Still today..... American Psychological Association Fact Sheet: Women & Socioeconomic Status SES Impacts the Lives of Women Research indicates that SES is a key factor in determining the quality of life of women, with resulting effects on the lives of children and families. Inequities in wealth and quality of life for women are long standing and exist both locally and globally. Low SES among women and its correlates, such as poverty, lower education, and poor health for children and families, ultimately affect our society as a whole. Income and Earning Ability Historically and presently in the United States, men are paid more than women, even when they have the same level of education and are in the same occupational field. Reduced income for women coupled with longer life expectancy and increased responsibility to raise children make it more likely for women to be at an economic disadvantage. ....According to findings of the 2006 American Community Survey (ACS), salaries of American women are about 77.3 percent of that of American men. In some states, women make as little as 66% of men’s earnings (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006). .....While they make less money, women are more likely to be single heads of household than men, thus bearing the responsibility of raising children with fewer economic resources. In 2006, there were about 14 million female heads of household, compared to 5 million male heads of household in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006). ....... About 18% of U.S. children live below the poverty line (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006). While actual occurrence rates may be similar, women in low-SES households are more likely to report domestic violence (Colten & Allard, 1997). Limitations in socioeconomic means may lead a lower SES woman to return to an abusive relationship (Gondolf & Fisher, 1988).
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