IndianaNews

Indiana ranks poorly in annual study of women’s economic status

By http://startupstockphotos.com [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons

The state of Indiana has received another D rating for the economic status of women in the state, and still ranks dead last among all states for work and family policies.

 

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently updated state grades in six categories: Employment & Earnings; Political Participation; Poverty & Opportunity; Reproductive Rights; Health & Well-Being; and Work & Family.

Once again, Indiana is in the bottom third of states, earning an overall grade of “D.” The state’s highest grade is a C- in political participation, and its lowest is an “F” in work & family, where the state ranks 51st overall.

Indiana’s grade in this area is due in part to lack of legislative support for policies like paid leave, elder and dependent care, child care, and prekindergarten.

Related posts

Potawatomi Zoo welcomes 5,200-pound white rhino, plans public celebration

Network Indiana

City council to decide on Microsoft data center expansions

Network Indiana

15th Annual Five Star Life Radiothon underway on 95.3 MNC and MNC Nation

Jon Zimney

2 comments

Phil April 4, 2018 at 11:16 am

Seeing that abortion rights is one of their judging criteria, it is apparent that any state not wholeheartedly supporting the lefties drive to kill as many babies as possible will receive a low grade from this fringe leftist group. On that basis, I am proud of Indiana.

Reply
Kathleen April 4, 2018 at 4:37 pm

Not surprised.

Reply

Leave a Comment