This comprehensive report is the first of its kind and fills a critical information gap on the wellbeing of women and girls in Massachusetts, with a particular focus on economic empowerment. It focuses on three core indicators of women’s and girls’ wellbeing, opportunity, and agency: women’s earnings and labor force participation; education pathways and outcomes; and the health of girls and women.

The report integrates original examination of publicly available datasets with findings from government-related agencies, established research institutions, and nationally recognized nonprofit organizations. It also acknowledges recent Massachusetts legislation that intersects with the lives of women and girls and may influence their economic and social outcomes in complex ways.

The overarching aim of the project is to provide ongoing, periodic updates on the status of women and girls in Massachusetts as new data become available and as emerging areas of inquiry are identified.

Read the executive summary and the full report