Furchtgott-Roth, Diana.

Women's figures : an illustrated guide to the economic progress of women in America / Diana Furchtgott-Roth. - 2nd ed. - Washington, D.C. : AEI Press, c2012. - xiv, 197 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-185) and index.

Acknowledgments -- List of illustrations -- List of acronyms -- Introduction -- Facts and myths about women at work and in politics -- Reaching the top : women's educational attainment -- The marriage penalty, social security disincentives, and other ways government -- The success of minority women -- Way to go, female entrepreneurs! -- Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which country is the fairest of them all? -- Do feminist organizations serve women today? -- Conclusions -- Appendix: statistical tables -- References -- Index -- About the author.

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