The American Woman 1996-1997:
Where We Stand - Women and Work

Sixth Edition
Edited by Cynthia B. Costello and Barbara Kivimae Krimgold (1996)
Price: $15.95

The American Woman 1996–1997 is the sixth in a series of reports prepared every other year by WREI to document the status of women in America.  This edition on women and work features five timely and authoritative chapters that address different dimensions of women's employment status.  And there's much more in The American Woman 1996–1997, including the most comprehensive range of data on the status of women yet presented in the American Woman series.

"No book on the status of women is more important for government officials, members of Congress, and policy makers than The American Woman."  — Governor Ann Richards

"The American Woman is an indispensable reference book for politicians, reporters, and scholars - it's chock full of useful, relevant information." — The Honorable Patricia Schroeder, U.S. House of Representatives

"I welcome this book that updates our information and understanding.  It is invaluable reading for everyone who works to eliminate sexism and racism in order to achieve equity for all women in our society."  —  Dr. Dorothy Height, President & CEO, National Council of Negro Women

See our new project, The American Woman on the Web, for updated statistics. To order a copy, print the order form (PDF) and fax or mail your order to WREI. If you have questions before ordering, please contact our Lory Manning at 703-812-7990, ex. 12.

Interesting findings:

• Women Age 25 and Over with 12 or More Years of Education by Race and Hispanic Origin, 1960–1996

• Persons with and without Health Insurance Coverage by Sex and Age, 1995

• Prenatal Care for Mothers with Live Births in 1993 by Race and Hispanic Origin

• Female-to-Male Earnings Ratios by Occupation, 1986 and 1996