Who Isn’t Paying the Rent?: Gender Discrepancies in Eviction

January 8th, 2013 - Zachary Trout

A new study examines the prevalence of eviction in the lives of low-income women living in Milwaukee. More »

Negotiating Your Way Out of the Binder

January 3rd, 2013 - Simone Facey

What role does the willingness to negotiate for salaries play in the gender gap? More »

Social Capital and Malnutrition: A Case Study in Peru

December 20th, 2012 - Louise McLarnan

A World Bank report looks at the impact of women's social capital on child malnutrition in Peru. More »

Policy Radio | Andi Zeisler on Gains and Setbacks for Working Women

June 19th, 2012 - Bradley Crawford

In this week's episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Bradley Crawford sits down with Andi Zeisler, cofounder of Bitch magazine, to talk about family policy, women's status in developing countries, and the path of women's progress over the past fifteen years. More »

Labor Markets, Fertility Decisions and Human Capital Investments

June 8th, 2012 - Louise McLarnan

As women in developing countries gain exposure to the labor market, their attitudes toward marriage, fertility, and professional development change. More »

Family Planning and Education: A Case Study in Ethiopia

May 31st, 2012 - Louise McLarnan

Family planning services are most effective in communities with low levels of education. More »

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