This piece, first published on December 9, 2013, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.Urban leaders are constantly forced to balance ... More »
This piece, first published on October 22, 2014, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.Throughout the world women often receive less e... More »
A new study analyzes the effects of a new grandchild on a grandmother’s labor force participation and attempts to connect caring for grandchildren with retirement choices. More »
Beyond issues of gender equity and human development, research points to damaging economic consequences for regions with large gender gaps in education and employment. More »
A group support program for caregivers of children with incarcerated parents resulted in positive impacts for caregivers’ depressive symptoms and family outcomes. More »
A recent study finds that year-round elementary school calendars negatively impact maternal employment because it is more difficult for parents to secure child care. More »