The CWW is dedicated to improving work conditions and enhancing economic opportunities for women through research, education, and social action. The research is part of a larger project funded by the Ford Foundation. The Status of Women in the States research examines data on employment and earnings, political participation, economic autonomy, and reproductive rights to establish a composite score for each state. Massachusetts' composite score was 4.42, which ranks it sixth overall in the country. The first series of reports was released in 1996 and sources included both government agencies and other organizations.
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