The State of American Women Project - Democrats Abroad

The State of American Women Project

Women are constantly redefining themselves and changing the social and cultural notions of gender roles. In this space we share the issues related to women -- in the many stages......

Gender Neutral Parenting

“Ever since its conception, gender neutral parenting has engrossed society and divided opinions by challenging [the] traditional dichotomous approach to child rearing which has been used by families in most......

Hidden Figures and Forgotten Facts

Amanda Frost on YouTube Two Global Women’s Caucus events in April and May shed more light on the situation of American women, past and present. Facts and factoids, heroines and......

Lost Labor and Leadership

As a researcher concerned with child development and family policy, I wasn’t surprised when news of the burden that parents, specifically mothers, have carried during this pandemic started to......

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Women’s Economic Wellbeing and Leadership Initiative

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Women’s Economic Wellbeing and Leadership Initiative in conjunction with Democrats Abroad, State of American Women Project. Expanding leadership and economic opportunities......

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Work-related security for women gets a boost with renewed labor initiatives

A number of legislative and labor initiatives are underway to improve work-related security for American women. While some broadly support all workers – and may in the short-term address issues......

Democrats Tackle the Pandemic’s Devastating Economic Impact on Women

The devastating economic hit taken by working women during the Covid recession (hence the new term: “she-session”) is severe. Female participation in the U.S. workforce has dropped to 57%, the......

Raise the Wage Act

The State of American Women: The Impact of the Raise the Wage Act (Part I of a two-part series)By: Rebecca Petras When the at-work gender gap is discussed, the well-reported......

February 16, 2021

Vaccination Hesitancy

Vaccination Hesitancy Remains for Certain Populations By: Stayce Camparo, Communications Co-Chair, Global Women’s Caucus On January 16th, 2021, a doctor by the name of Kimberly D. Manning prepared a vaccination......

October 13, 2020

Keeping Up the Fight

We’re barely two weeks into October and have already heard enough to write a new verse of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. This year has had so much......