"Throughout the United States, women earn less than men, are seriously underrepresented in political office, and make up a disproportionate share of people in poverty. Even in areas where there have been significant advances in women status, rates of progress are slow. For example, at the rate of progress achieved between 1989 and 2002, women will not achieve wage parity for more than 50 years."
- Amy Caiazza, PH.D, Study Director, and April Shaw, Sr. Policy Analyst for Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR)