Statistics on Women and Gender : Subjects
Gender statistics and data within general statistical resources as well as resources entirely on women/gender topics
Subjects
Scroll down to find statistics on specific subjects. They include: Business, Economy, Education, Health, Law & Criminal Justice, Military, Poverty, Sports, and Politics.
Business
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CatalystWorking globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business.
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The Economic Policy InstituteA nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that "seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy." Site includes data and analysis, especially from public opinion polls. Try the Data Library.
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Institute for Research on PovertyIRP researches the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States. We bring together social scientists from across research disciplines such as economics, sociology, social work, and demography. The result is a well-rounded understanding of poverty issues.
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Institute for Women's Policy ResearchA nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that engages in research and dissemination to shape public policy and improve the lives and opportunities of women from diverse backgrounds.
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The Wisconsin Women's Council PublicationsThe Wisconsin Women's Council conducts research on the status of women in Wisconsin, hosts programs, and produces publications, resource materials and factsheets on social and policy issues affecting women and girls.
Economy
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Overview of BLS Statistics on Women WorkersThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides extensive labor market data on women - data on women's employment, unemployment, and earnings by industry, occupation, education, age, marital status, and other characteristics.
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Women in the labor force: a databook (2021)A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary WorkersA news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Can sort/view wages by gender, age, occupation, and other characteristics.
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Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of LaborThe Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.
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ILOSTATInternational Labour Organization Statistics on Women
Education
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National Center for Education StatisticsFrom the U.S. Dept. of Education - data to provide insights on the condition of education in the United States and how it changes over time
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The Condition of Education annual reportThe Condition of Education contains key indicators on all levels of education, labor force outcomes, and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.
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Digest of Education Statistics annual reportThe Digest of Education Statistics contains a set of tables covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.
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Institute for Research on Poverty - Education & Training ResearchThe Institute researches the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States.
Health
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Institute for Research on Poverty - Health ResearchHealth-related research from the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty
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Maternal & Child Health BureauConducts research and analysis, collects data, and builds the capacity of Maternal and Child Health researchers to equip decision-making at the national, state, and local levels.
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Women's Health StatisticsBy the National Center for Health Statistics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDC Office of Women's HealthOffice of Women’s Health (OWH) promotes public health research, evidence-based programs, policies, and strategies to improve the health and well-being of women and girls.
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Reproductive Health Data and StatisticsCDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) monitors maternal and infant mortality, the most serious reproductive health complications.
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Women's Health Facts by KFFSome topics include rates for mammograms, births by teenagers, sexually transmitted diseases, and information on mandated health benefits.
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KFF - Women's Health PolicyCovers access and coverage issues as well as reproductive health.
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Women’s Health Care Chartbook: Key Findings From the Kaiser Women’s Health SurveyThe Women’s Health Care Chartbook presents findings from a national survey of women ages 18 to 64 and provides a look at the experience of women in the health care system.
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Center for Demography and EcologyProduces demographic research and data in the center’s five research areas: Family Demography; Economic Demography; Spatial Demography; Reproductive Health; and Health and Biodemography.
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Global Health ObservatoryFrom the World Health Organization. Search for topics under "Indicators" such as violence against women, world health statistics, and more.
For further health statistics resources, consult UW-Madison's Ebling Library for the Health Sciences.
Law & Criminal Justice
United States
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsThe primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Enforcement and Litigation StatisticsSearch charges of employment discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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National Crime Victimization SurveyFrom the U.S. DOJ
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National Sexual Violence Resource CenterComprehensive clearinghouse for sexual assault information and statistics.
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Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics OnlineThis collaboration between the Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center and the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
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VAWnetHas data sets concerning violence against women and sexual violence
International
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World report on violence and health PDFFrom the World Health Organization. In particular see chapter 4, "Violence by Intimate Partners," and chapter 6, "Sexual Violence."
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Multi-Country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence against Women (2005)Covers Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Japan, Peru, Namibia, Samoa, Serbia and Montenegro, Thailand and the United Republic of Tanzania
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UN Economic Commission for Europe - Gender EqualityHas survey data from selected countries.
Women in Prisons
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Prisoners in 2011 PDFIncludes totals by sex and for earlier years. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice.
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Jail Inmates at Midyear 2011 - Statistical Tables PDFResource includes some tables by gender, 2000-2011. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice.
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The Sentencing Project Resource LibraryPublications on women and girls from an organization for prison reform.
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Women's Prison AssociationNon-profit to address the root causes of systems involvement through innovative and holistic programs and services, focusing on the interconnected needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Military
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Military Women's MemorialGo to the Learn dropdown menu
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Center for Women VeteransThe Center’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.
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National Center for Veterans Analysis and StatisticsSimple and interesting graphical statistics on a variety of topics related to Veterans.
Politics
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Global and regional averages of women in national parliamentsBy the Inter-Parliamentary Union - updated monthly
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Roper Center for Public Opinion ResearchFor polling data. Includes many archived studies and links to other survey research organizations.
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EurobarometerOffers summaries and reports of polling surveys sponsored by the European Union since 1973.
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World Values SurveyAn international research program devoted to the scientific and academic study of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values of people in the world.
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Evolving Men: Initial Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (2011)The report focuses on the initial comparative analysis of results from men’s questionnaires across the six countries with women’s reports on key variables. Topics included health practices, parenting, relationship dynamics, sexual behavior and use of violence.
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Pew Research Center - Gender & LGBTQPew conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.
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The International Social Survey ProgrammeSamples opinions on many topics in many countries of the world
Poverty
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Institute for Research on PovertyBrowse the sections on Economic Support, Employment, Inequality & Mobility, and Poverty Measurement.
Sports
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Women's Sports FoundationThe Women’s Sports Foundation was established in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity.
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Where We Stand: Title IXFrom the American Association of University Women. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, protecting staff and students in any educational institution or program that receives federal funds.)
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Know Your Rights: Equity in Athletics in School and on CampusAlso from the American Association of University Women