Dreams to Reality

Section
I.

Imagine
the
possibilities!


Test your knowledge of Working Women

1) In 1998 there were 64 million women in the labor force (working or looking for work). These 64 million women represented of the total U.S. Labor force.
2) Which occupation had the highest median weekly earnings for women in 1998?
3) What percentage of employed women are employed full time (at least 35 hours per week)?
4) When comparing the median weekly earnings of women and men who work full time, women earn what men earn.
5) 23% of all families with children under 18 were maintained by women. Of all families maintained by women, nearly are living below the poverty level.
6) In 1999, for women age 25 years or over, the higher the level of education, the unemployment rate.



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G. S. Wagon Wheel Council, SU 12
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