Disparities

2010 - Seven Who Rewrite the Rules

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Profiles of seven outstanding leaders dedicated to improving women's lives: Michael Dowd, Patricia Gruber, Ilene Lang, Ana Langer, Tonya Lewis Lee, Sarwat Malik and Maria Do Socorro Melo Brandao.

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Michael G. Dowd, Defender of Women with Charges

Michael G. Dowd

Reinvesting in Women and Families: Developing an Economy for the Future (Summit October 2010)

Submitted by vivhdem on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 3:46pm

Economic Security Summit
October 8, 2010
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Women of Color Policy Network

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295 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012-9604
Ph. (212) 998-7511
Fx. (212) 998-3890
http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/
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The Women of Color Policy Network of the Roundtable of Institutions of People of Color was established in 2000 to incorporate the needs, narratives and insights of women of color in the formulation of social, economic and welfare policy.

The Women of Color Policy Network conducts research and collects data on policies impacting women of color in the areas of employment, poverty, welfare, incarceration and health; uses the data and information to help educate community-based groups to hold policy-makers more accountable; works with policy-makers to help provide them with data to improve their decision-making; and mentors future generations of young women of color to enter the public policy and advocacy arena.

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C. Nicole Mason, Ph.D., Executive Director and Research Assistant Professor, Wagner, NYU
Ph. (212) 998-7511
E-mail: nicole.mason@nyu.edu

Carly Highsmith, Assistant Research Scientist-Programs
Ph. (212) 998-7561
E-mail: cah389@nyu.edu

Diana Salas, Research Fellow
Ph. (212) 998-7530
E-mail: diana.salas@nyu.edu

Areas of Expertise:

Awareness & Education, Disparities & Access, Employment & Unemployment, Disparities, Poverty, Safety Nets, Economic Development & Security, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Reproductive Rights & Sexuality

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The Network conducts  original research  and collects data  on women and communities of color. Research generated at the Network is  used to help create informed public policies  at the local,state, and national levels. We also analyze  public policies  to determine the impact they will have  on individuals, families, and communities. Our research and  policy priority areas include  economic security,  health disparities,  leadership and human rights.The goal of our research  and policy analysis is to increase access and relieve  disparities for women and communities of color.

In addition  to research and policy analysis, throughout the year, the Network hosts convenings,symposiums, lectures, and other events with many of the  nation's leading scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders. Our aim is to deepen public understanding  of complex public policy issues through dialogue and a thorough examination of all sides of the issues.

 

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Lead the Way: Building the Pipeline of Women of Color Leaders in the Non-Profit Sector

 

Lead the Way is a unique capacity building and leadership initiative for women of color mid-level managers and emerging Executive Directors working in non-profit and community-based organizations.

Lead the Way 2010: Application

Lead the Way 2010: Frequently Asked Questions

 

Hearings and Testimonies

wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/hearings.php

Reports & Resources

Women of Color Policy Network. 2009. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its impact on Women of Color, their families and communities.

Mason, C. Nicole, and Diana Salas. 2009. Making Ends Meet: Women and Poverty in New York City.

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Center for American Women & Politics

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The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is nationally recognized as the leading source of scholarly research and current data about American women’s political participation. Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life.

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Debbie Walsh, Director
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E-mail: walsh@rci.rutgers.edu

Susan J. Carroll, Senior Scholar
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E-mail: scarroll@rci.rutgers.edu

Katherine Kleeman, Senior Communications Officer
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Gilda Morales, Project Manager, Information Services
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Susan Nemeth, Director of Development
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E-mail: gsnemeth@rci.rutgers.edu

Sasha Patterson, Program Manager, NEW Leadership
Ph. (732) 932-9384 Ext. 248
E-mail: sashap@rci.rutgers.edu

Jean Sinzdak, Program Manager, Program for Women Public Officials
Ph. (732) 932-9384 Ext. 260
E-mail: sinzdak@rci.rutgers.edu

Jessica Rowan, Administrative Assistant
Ph. (732) 932-9384 Ext. 224
E-mail: jrowan@rutgers.edu


Areas of Expertise:

Awareness & Education, Disparities, Higher Education, Leadership in Government, Politics, and Business, Women's, Gender & Feminist Studies, Communications, Culture & Society, Education & Education Reform, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Women's & Girls' Leadership

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Reports & Resources

Carroll, Susan J. and Richard L. Fox, Ed. 2009. Gender and Elections. Cambridge University Press.

Book chapter by Carroll, Susan J. 2008. Voting the Gender Gap, Ed. Lois Duke Whitaker.
University of Illinois Press.

Book chapter by Sanbonmatsu, Kira. 2008. Political Women and American Democracy, Eds. Christina Wolbrecht, Karen Beckwith, and Lisa Baldez. Cambridge University Press.

Sanbonmatsu, Kira, and Kathleen Dolan. 2008. Do Gender Stereotypes Transcend Party? Political Research Quarterly.  

Dolan, Kathleen, and Kira  Sanbonmatsu. 2008. Gender Stereotypes and Attitudes Toward Gender Balance in Government.  
American Politics Research.

Book chapter by Mandel, Ruth B. 2007. Women and Leadership: The State of Play and Strategies for Change, Eds. Barbara Kellerman and Deborah L. Rhode. Jossey-Bass J-B Warren Bennis Series.

CAWP Series in Gender and American Politics 

http://www.press.umich.edu/polisci/index.jsp
 

 

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The NEW Leadership summer institute is an intensive residential program which educates college women about politics and policy making and inspires them to get involved in the political process. During the six day program students meet with women in a variety of roles in the public sphere, learn about women’s political participation, explore ideas about leadership and politics, and participate in hands-on skills building exercises.

To learn more visit:  http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/education_training/NEWLeadership/newleadership_about.php

 


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Reinforcing Differences: College and the Gender Gap

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 12:51pm

Reinforcing Differences: College and the Gender Gap, a book in progress by Linda J. Sax analyzes the impact of college experiences separately for male and female students.

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http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/heri/gender_gap.html

Publication: WREI has just released the new sixth edition (2008) of Women in the Military: Where They Stand

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 12:42pm

Publication: WREI has just released the new sixth edition (2008) of Women in the Military: Where They Stand," which includes information on active duty, reserve and Guard forces and on women veterans as well as updated statistics and a chronology of important policy and legislative milestones. WREI has worked in various coalitions to promote and protect Title IX. The center director has spoken at various women's studies departments in universities across the country and to women's groups during the summer Olympics on the 35th anniversary of Title IX.

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http://www.wrei.org/

NWLC Media Toolkit

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 2:35pm

The fight for progressive health care reform is currently at a crossroads of major consequence at both the state and national levels, and addressing the barriers to women's health care access is more important than ever before. In order to ensure that women are active and vocal advocates in this fight, the National Women's Law Center has launched Reform Matters: Making Real Progress for Women and Health Care.

NWLC's efforts include: a Reform Matters Toolkit, a Reform Matters Conference Call Series, technical and informational assistance, the National Women and Health Care Coalition, and Health Care for America Now. http://nwlc.org/reformmatters/about.html September, 2009

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http://nwlc.org/reformmatters/about.html
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NWLC Issue Brief: Women and Health Coverage: A Framework for Moving Forward 2007

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 2:34pm
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http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/NWLCHealthInsuranceIssueBrief2007.pdf
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National Women's Law Center

NWLC Issue Brief: “Women and Health Coverage: The Affordability Gap”

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 2:34pm
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http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/NWLCCommonwealthHealthInsuranceIssueBrief2007.pdf
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National Women's Law Center
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