The Status of Women in the States, 2004

The Economic Status of Women in Indiana: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2007)

Indiana reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Indiana and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. They by no means enjoy equality with men, however, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Indiana and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, adequate and affordable child care, improved access to health care, and other policies that would bolster their economic progress.

The Status of Women in Your County: A Community Research Tool
by Misha Werschkul, Barbara Gault, and Heidi Hartmann (November 2004)

This tool is a joint project of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the James A. & Faith Knight Foundation, to build capacity among community groups to assess and track the status of women in their regions. The tool provides instructions for finding information on the status of women in your county. County-level indicators can inform local policy by identifying areas of need and providing a context for local policy agendas. The suggested indicators in this tool match the state-level indicators used in the Status of Women in the States reports, published by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

The Status of Women in the States 2004 Overview
by (November 2004)

Women in the United States have achieved significant advances and are seeing important changes in their lives. Their access to political, economic, and social rights has improved greatly over the past 40 years. Nonetheless, they do not enjoy equality with men, and they lack many of the legal guarantees that would enable them to achieve it. Women across the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, greater political representation, adequate and affordable quality child care, stronger poverty reduction programs, stronger protection for their reproductive rights and health, greater access to health care, and other policies to improve their status. This Research-in- Brief summarizes the findings of the 2004 edition of The Status of Women in the States, a national overview report that presents and analyzes data for all 50 states.

The Status of Women in Alaska, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Alaska refl ects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Alaska and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Alaska and the nation would benefi t from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Wyoming, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Wyoming refl ects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Wyoming and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Wyoming and the nation would benefi t from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in West Virginia, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

West Virginia reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in West Virginia and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in West Virginia and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Wisconsin, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Wisconsin reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Wisconsin and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Wisconsin and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Washington, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Washington reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Washington and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Washington and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Vermont, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Vermont refl ects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Vermont and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Vermont and the nation would benefi t from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Virginia, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Virginia refl ects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Virginia and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Virginia and the nation would benefi t from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Utah, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Utah reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Utah and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Utah and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Texas, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Texas reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Texas and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Texas and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Tennessee, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Tennessee reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Tennessee and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Tennessee and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in South Dakota, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

South Dakota reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in South Dakota and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in South Dakota and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in South Carolina, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

South Carolina reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in South Carolina and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in South Carolina and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Rhode Island, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Rhode Island reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Rhode Island and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Rhode Island and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Pennsylvania, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Pennsylvania reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Pennsylvania and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Pennsylvania and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Oregon, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Oregon reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Oregon and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Oregon and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Oklahoma, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Oklahoma reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Oklahoma and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Oklahoma and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.

The Status of Women in Ohio, 2004: Highlights
by Amy Caiazza, PhD and April Shaw (November 2004)

Ohio reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States. Women in Ohio and the United States as a whole are seeing important changes in their lives and in their access to political, economic, and social rights. However, they by no means enjoy equality with men, and they still lack many of the legal guarantees that would allow them to achieve that equality. Women in Ohio and the nation would benefit from stronger enforcement of equal opportunity laws, better political representation, adequate and affordable child care, and other policies that would help improve their status.