STATUS OF WOMEN IN OKLAHOMA

Women in Oklahoma have made considerable advances in recent years but still face inequities that often prevent them from reaching their full potential. Since the 2004 Status of Women in the States report was published, the gender wage gap in Oklahoma has narrowed, a higher percentage of women have bachelor’s degrees, and women are more likely to work in managerial or professional occupations. Yet, as in all other states, women in Oklahoma are less likely than men to be in the labor force and more likely to live in poverty. Women also continue to be underrepresented in the state legislature. Source:  https://statusofwomendata.org/wp-content/themes/witsfull/factsheets/factsheet-oklahoma.pdf

United States Census QuickFacts Oklahoma provides statistics for counties, cities, and towns with a population of 5,000 or more  : https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/OK

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/womensearnings_oklahoma.htm 

2016 Health of Women and Children Report:  https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2016-health-of-women-and-children-report/state-summaries-oklahoma

10 Stats that show why Oklahoma ranks low for women:  https://oklahoman.com/article/5585730/10-reasons-why-oklahoma-is-a-terrible-state-for-women