Poverty does not treat everyone equally. Women, children, gender minorities, and people of color are often the hardest hit. And while women in poverty experience the same issues that all people in poverty experience—income inequality, unemployment, poor health, violence, trauma, and more—the odds are often uniquely stacked against them in gendered ways.
There are 6.5 million women. and an estimated 50,000 trans people living in Illinois. They are a driving force in our economy and care for our children, sick, and elderly, and yet continue to face discrimination and inequitable opportunities. This year's annual report on poverty in Illinois shows how gender, gender identity, and gender norms shape experiences of poverty for women and gender minorities—and how women who have other marginalized identities experience even more inequity. If we want to dramatically reduce poverty, improving the well-being of women— particularly women of color—would deliver the biggest return.
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- North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Chicago Metropolitan Area
- North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Chicago Suburbs
- North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Sangamon County / Springfield
- North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Champaign County
- North America / United States (Midwestern) / Illinois / Peoria County