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Women in American Politics
Transcripts from "1992: The Year of the Woman in American Politics?" a symposium of the Women's Program Forum presented in 1993. Noted experts, including a newly elected member of Congress and a political journalist, discuss political events of 1992, considered by many a watershed year for women in American politics. Participants include Celinda Lake, Ruth B. Mandel, Linda Tarr-Whelan, Nydia M. Velazquez, Linda Wertheimer, Linda Williams and Harriet Woods.
Women in the Arts
A discussion among four distinguished artists and scholars: Martha Boesing, Laura Dean, Zelda Fichlanderand Margaret B. Wilkerson. A publication of the Women's Program Forum.
Women in the World
In 1980 Ford more than doubled its funding of programs aimed at advancing women's roles and opportunities around the world, investing a total of $19.3 million. This position paper outlines in general terms the effects of gender discrimination on women around the world and outlines Ford's plans for addressing these inequities.
Women's Studies
Reviews the status of women's studies and the programs of the Ford Foundation from 1969 to 1995, with particular attention to the mainstreaming of women's studies, the role of women of color, international issues and future directions of the discipline.
Women's Studies in the United States
A report on the development and future of women's studies at the university level.
Women, Children, and Poverty in America
A Ford Foundation Working Paper that reviews the problems facing low-income families headed by women and describes some current and planned Foundation responses.
Work and Family Responsibilities: Achieving a Balance
A Ford Foundation Program Paper that discusses efforts to help men and women balance responsibilities at work and at home.
Works in Progress
Reports on a demonstration program in poor neighborhoods in Detroit, Hartford, Memphis and Milwaukee to involve government, business, foundations, residents, neighborhood organizations and city leaders in community development and empowerment.
Youth Unemployment and National Service
Remarks adapted from an address delivered to the Economics Club of Detroit, March 7, 1983.