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University of Pennsylvania

A Celebration of Women Writers: Civilization in Southern Mills

For Students 9th - 10th
Stories of women and children working in Southern mills in the late 1800's. Poor wages and poor working conditions are commonplace throughout this recounting by Mother Jones in 1901.
Lesson Plan
Social Science Education Consortium

Ssec: Women's Wages: Do Women Earn Less Than Men? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation will help young scholars examine data related to wage and salaries earned by women and men, including the following questions: What is the current status of women's earnings in relation to men's? and What may influence...
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US National Archives

Nara: Explaining Trends in the Gender Wage Gap

For Students 9th - 10th
This White House site provides a report on the gender wage gap by the Council of Economic Advisers. Includes historical data and statistical information, information on the different factors that affect gender pay, what pay...
Handout
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Income Inequality

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Census Bureau site is a brief look at U.S. Income Inequality and includes links to full reports and census data explaining this issue. It is a good site for the serious student.
Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Workers Compensation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cornell University School of Law provides an overview of workers compensation and includes numerous links to resources and related topics.