Reports & Fact Sheets
The Status of Delaware Women (September, 2024)
The Status of Delaware Women Report offers a comprehensive snapshot of how women in our state are faring across key areas like health, economic security, education, safety, and leadership. It highlights both progress and ongoing disparities, particularly in wage equity, access to healthcare, and representation in high-paying sectors like STEM. For example, Delaware women still earn only 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, and 63% of families living in poverty are led by single mothers. While maternal health and insurance coverage have improved, challenges remain, especially for women of color. This report is more than just data - it's a call to action. It serves as a resource for decision-makers, nonprofits, and community leaders to craft policies and programs that uplift women and girls in Delaware. OWAA is committed to providing not only this essential data but also the support to dig deeper, offering technical assistance and additional resources to ensure informed, effective change across the state.
2024
Black Maternal Health (May, 2024)
Black maternal health disparities continue to be a pressing issue that demands urgent attention. Despite advances in healthcare, Black mothers continue to experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity compared to their white counterparts. Addressing these disparities is crucial not only for promoting equity but also for supporting the well-being of mothers and their babies.
Delaware Equal Pay Fact Sheet (March, 2024)
March 12, 2024, marked Women's Equal Pay Day, a significant day dedicated to raising awareness about the persistent gender pay gap. Delaware women continue to face inequities in the workforce, earning just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. Furthermore, the data reveals a stark disparity for women of color, who earn just 61 cents for every dollar made by a white man.
2023
How Housing Insecurity Impacts Delaware Women (July 2023)
Women and young girls throughout Delaware rely on safe, accessible, and affordable housing for their well-being including health, education, food security, and employment. This housing fact sheet details several vital programsand statistics to highlight progress and challenges.
Delaware Equal Pay Fact Sheet (March, 2023)
March 14, 2023 marked Equal Pay Day. This means, Delaware women who work full-time, year-round, are paid an average of 86% as much as men. In other words, for every dollar paid to a man who works full-time, year-round, women are paid 86 cents. (NOTE: these numbers are from 2021, the latest year with available data). When compared to white, non-Hispanic men, Black and Hispanic women face even larger wage gaps.
Delaware Women and the Construction Trades: A Path to Economic Security (February, 2023)
Delaware women represent just 3% of construction and extraction occupations (such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians). Delaware women are missing out on the opportunity to work in an industry that provides a stable, well-paying job that can support them and their families. Read our report to understand the barriers women face in entering the construction field and find recommendations on how we can increase the number of women working in the construction trades.
Title IX Athletics in Delaware Schools (February, 2023)
This white paper outlines the proposed plan for how OWAA will work with the Delaware Department of Education to support schools, school districts, and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) in their efforts to assure that Delaware girls continue to benefit from the promise of equity under Title IX.
OWAA Activities and Recommendations Report (January, 2023)
We are honored to share the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy’s (OWAA) report on the Office’s activities during the 151st General Assembly, as well as the activities of the Delaware Commission for Women, Delaware Women’s Workforce Council, and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee. Additionally, this report includes policy recommendations for consideration during the 152nd General Assembly
