Economic Security and Well-being
The current economic crisis and recent natural disasters like Hurrican Katrina remind us that economic security and well-being is not guaranteed for the most vulnerable in our society, particularly single-women heads of households.The Network's research in the area of economic security focuses on helping to increase the economic standing and well-being of single-women heads of households and their families.Our research in this area focuses on income disparities and workforce development ;welfare reform and safety net disintegration;poverty and relative deprivation in urban communities; and the impact of geographic isolation and social access in economic mobility.
Health Disparities
Our research in the area of health focuses on disparities and aims to understand the personal and communal influences that influence health outcomes for women of color. Our goal in this area of research is to better understand the impact the intersections of socio-economic status, geographic location, and other barriers to accessing services or entering the health care delivery system to create more effective public policies. Our work has centered on disparities in the rate of infectious diseases among African-American and Latino women, maternal and infant mortality, and reproductive health.
Human Rights
Leadership Development
At the Network, we strive to help develop the next generation of policy-advocates. We work closely with the Research Center for Leadership In Action, NYU Wagner, and our community partners to ensure that scholars, students, and practitioners of colors have all of the skills and support necessary to succeed as public servants. Click here to learn more about our leadership initiatives.
