The Status of Working Women in Rhode Island 2017

This infographic highlights data of working women in Rhode Island and presents policy recommendations in response to the issues facing Rhode Island women. The data looks at labor force participation, part-time workers, median wages, and the relationship between educational attainment and pay. The policy alternatives to the issues highlighted in this infographic are increased government regulation, unions or similar forms of collective action, educational attainment, and employers stepping up individually. These would adjust aspects of the economy that are not working for Rhode Island women in order to meet the needs of their family or to even the playing field between men and women.