Research on Status of Women in SC

The Research Center is designed to provide quick and easy access to studies and information regarding women and issues that affect them. Information in the areas of Economic Autonomy, Health & Well-Being and Political Participation can be found by clicking on the main headers below. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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    • Employment and Earnings

      • Median average earnings
      • Ratio of women's earnings to men's earnings
      • Women's labor force participation
      • Women in managerial and professional positions
      • Pension gap

    • Health and Well Being

      • Health Indicators
      • Violence against women
      • Teen pregnancy
      • Access to health care
      • Single parent families

    • Political Participation

      • Women's voter registration and turnout
      • Women in elected office
      • Women on boards and commissions
      • Women in judiciary and executive appointments
      • Women's institutional resources

    • Social and Economic Autonomy

      • Health insurance access
      • Educational attainment
      • Women's business ownership
      • Women above the poverty line
      • Child support