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	The Status of Women in Colorado A recent IWPR report finds women and girls in Colorado have made strides in achieving social, economic, and political equality in recent years but continue to face challenges. Women continue to be underrepresented in the state’s legislature, relative to their share of the population, and many women—especially those with low levels of education—are working low-wage jobs that do not bring economic security.

The Status of Women in Colorado

A recent IWPR report finds women and girls in Colorado have made strides in achieving social, economic, and political equality in recent years but continue to face challenges. Women continue to be underrepresented in the state’s legislature, relative to their share of the population, and many women—especially those with low levels of education—are working low-wage jobs that do not bring economic security.

	Celebrating the Equal Pay Act Fifty years ago, on June 10 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, yet according to IWPR research, pay parity is not expected to be achieved until 2057 if the rate of progress since 1960 continues. Read IWPR President Heidi Hartmann’s statement on the state of women and the pay gap today.

Celebrating the Equal Pay Act

Fifty years ago, on June 10 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, yet according to IWPR research, pay parity is not expected to be achieved until 2057 if the rate of progress since 1960 continues. Read IWPR President Heidi Hartmann’s statement on the state of women and the pay gap today.

Heidi Hartmann NBC Nightly News May 2013

The Wage Gap and the Rise of Women Breadwinners

Dr. Heidi Hartmann appeared on “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” to discuss the rise in women breadwinners. According to a Pew Research Center report, 40 percent of households with children under the age of 18 have female breadwinners, up from 11 percent in 1960. While women in the United States are entering the labor force in record numbers, they still face a wage ratio of 77 cents to the dollar for full-time, year-round work.

IWPR 25^th Anniversary Celebration

IWPR celebrated 25 years of making research count for women on May 22, 2013, with an afternoon symposium, special keynote by Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank, and evening reception. For video footage from the event, please visit the event details page.

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