[Vision2020] Happy International Women's Day!

[Debi Smith]

Once again, Idaho is notable for being "backward". Sigh.

Debi R-S


On 3/8/2017 1:24 PM, Ron Force wrote:
> http://247wallst.com/special-report/2017/03/08/the-best-and-worst-states-for-women-ranking-gender-inequality-in-america/
>
> *9. Washington *
> *> Female earnings as pct. of male:* 79.0% (24th highest)
> *> Pct. mgmt. jobs held by women:* 40.9% (15th highest)
> *> Pct. 3-4 yr. olds enrolled in state pre-K:* 5.6% (19th lowest)
> *> Pct. legislative seats held by women:* 33.3% (4th highest)
>
> Female representation in positions of political power can be 
> instrumental in creating policy favorable to gender equality. In 
> Washington, 41.7% of the state’s congressional delegation is female. 
> While that seems low, it is actually the fourth highest percentage 
> among states. Less than 20% of Congress is female.
>
> The state is also one of just seven to have had more than one female 
> governor in its history.
>
>
> *48. Idaho *
> *> Female earnings as pct. of male:* 73.5% (8th lowest)
> *> Pct. of mgmt. jobs held by women:* 38.8% (19th lowest)
> *> Pct. of children enrolled in state pre-K:* 0% (the lowest)
> *> Pct. legislative seats held by women:* 27.6% (17th highest)
>
> The earnings gap between men and women in Idaho is one of the worst in 
> the country. The typical male in the state working full time earns 
> $43,264, while the typical working female earns only $31,808, the 
> lowest median salary of any state except Mississippi.
>
> In addition to earning less, women are underrepresented in public 
> office. All four of the state’s congressional delegates are men and a 
> woman has never been elected governor of Idaho.
>
> Ron Force
> Moscow Idaho USA
>
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