MENDOCINO CO., 2/20/25 — How are Mendocino County women faring compared to women in other California counties? This question would have been impossible to assess before the 2020 creation of the California Women’s Well-Being Index (WWBI). Through a collaboration between the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and the nonprofit California Budget & Policy Center, the WWBI was instituted to offer a county-level analysis that can aid in developing targeted policy recommendations and interventions.
Gender data has often been ignored, which tends to make the life experiences of women invisible. While studies and reports on gender equality and women’s issues in California have been undertaken, the WWBI index is unique because it is a groundbreaking resource not only for policymakers, but for advocates, grant funders, and researchers working to improve the lives of women in California. It serves as a long-term tracking tool to monitor progress and disparities over time.
Continue reading for FREE
We just want to make sure you’re a human! Sign in to keep reading and receive our weekday newsletter in your inbox.
Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.