African American women are at elevated risk for nonfatal and lethal intimate partner violence (IPV). Accordingly, the purpose of this article is to review our current knowledge, with a focus on the sociodemographic factors that make this population particularly vulnerable to abuse. Future research directions include using more diverse Black…

Predictions are made regarding college enrollments for the years 1980-2000, in which student numbers are expected to drop by 5-15 percent. Implications are discussed, including an expected upswing in academic quality, predicted financial problems of private institutions, more participation by the over-22 age group, females, Blacks, and other…

This report provides a portrait of women in the United States and highlights comparisons with men at the national level. It is part of the Census 2000 Special Reports series that presents several demographic, social, and economic characteristics collected from Census 2000. The data contained in this report are based on the samples of households…

Examines how institutional practices, disciplinary and programmatic idiosyncracies, and personal characteristics influence the success of women in graduate education. Profiles demographic realities, causes and consequences of gender differences, personal struggles, and ways to address disparate policies. Argues that efforts on all levels are…

This analysis exploits the variation across states in the timing of policy implementation to determine if family cap policies lead to a reduction in births to women aged 15 to 34. Vital statistics birth data for the years 1989 to 1998 offer no such evidence. The data reject a decline in births of more than one percent. The finding is robust to…

For women, leaving home, marriage, childbearing, and remarriage can create drastic changes in income. Divorce or giving birth out of wedlock frequently accompanies entry into poverty, while marriage or remarriage often results in exit from poverty. In the United States since 1970, the increase in the number of poor women greatly exceeded that of…

This paper examines the reasons Italian women migrate to other countries. The paper asserts that, historically, women have been virtually ignored in the study of migration patterns. A growing consensus among experts is to consider migrations as a social phenomenon of global importance and under the banner of international cooperation. The reasons…

The number of persons working part-time for economic reasons increased 60 percent (by 2.112 million workers) between 1979 and 1985. Although total wage and salary employment is up since 1979, nearly one in five new positions is a part-time job filled by a worker unsuccessful in finding full-time employment. Sixty-two percent of those working…

Reviews the history and current status of women and divorce in France. Recent statistics are noted and changes in the status of women are outlined. Issues related to single women and working women are discussed. Other topics include women and the family, women and politics, divorce laws and ramifications. (RC)

Discusses factors that influence women in their daily living (economic and demographic factors, feelings about mathematics ability, risk taking, and locus of control), retirement planning concerns of midlife women, retirement planning strategies and the role of educators in this planning, and social-psychological strategies. (CT)

Examines the possible impacts and implications of female leadership on the library profession. Demographics, differences between men and women as leaders, characteristics of effective leadership, and changing models of organizations are discussed. (Contains 36 references.) (EAM)

Presents an overview of the mental health of Hispanic women in the hope of remedying the dearth of information on their psychology. Addresses Hispanic women's social and economic circumstances, and mental health research and service issues, including access to service, cultural sensitivity, gender roles and depression, acculturation and…

This study by the National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity show that, in the past decade, some groups have fared much better economically than others. First, the age distribution of those officially termed poor has shifted. Second, the reduction of overall poverty levels has been accompanied by increased sexual and racial inequality.…

Discusses the tradition of the Italian family and changes in family life since World War II. Examines socioeconomic differentiation and family forms; family structure and kinship networks; social policies and family solidarity; stability and family dissolution; and innovative processes in family life. Concludes that there is a profound change in…

Research documents that gender-specific differences in educational experiences have a disproportionately negative effect on girls' academic performance, career goals, self-confidence, and accomplishments later in life. Cites demographic facts and outlines three steps school boards can take to improve the educational experience of all children,…