Research & Advocacy

Our core work involves publishing comprehensive, cutting-edge data that equips and empowers more people to advocate on behalf of women and girls in their communities. The Center produces annual reports, policy briefs, evaluations and white papers available in our resource library. View research and reports

Research highlights

If you are interested in partnering on a Report for your community, please fill out the Research Inquiry Form.

The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California

First issued in 2012, The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California鈩� is the most authoritative and comprehensive compilation of current research focusing on issues and trends affecting the nearly 20 million women and girls who call California home. The Report analyzes demographics, educational attainment, employment and earnings, poverty, media, business leadership, political representation, physical and mental health, violence and veterans.
Original research: Collectif

A journal of original research, Collectif serves as a companion anthology to The Report on the Status of Women & Girls in California. Named in reference to Mount Saint Mary鈥檚 roots in Le Puy, France, this collection highlights white papers and essays authored by Mount Saint Mary's faculty, alumni, partners and students.
Special reports and white papers

The Center has developed focused research reports for nonprofits, foundations, corporations and government agencies. We also have created 鈥淎 Guide to Using U.S. Census Data鈥� for community members interested in preparing their own localized reports.

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Support The Center

The Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a hub for research, advocacy and leadership development. Our vision is to find solutions and work with partners to eradicate them in our lifetime. Your support makes our work possible.

Advocacy tools

Data is useless if it sits on a shelf. When put to use, data is an effective tool to both educate and spur action. We want to ensure you have both the data and tools needed to advocate on behalf of women and girls in California.

Get the facts and talk about the issues

Read The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California and share the data with your friends, family and colleagues at your next gathering.

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Speak up on social

Follow The Center on Facebook and Mount Saint Mary's University on Instagram to learn more about current events and women's history that you can share with your community using #麻豆传媒视频Women. We also offer a Social Media Action Kit to support your advocacy efforts.

Give your time and talent

Join us to support timely research as an underwriter. Bring our experts to speak to your community. Sponsor one of our annual public events. Create internship opportunities or establish a scholarship for young women.

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Contact your elected officials

Call or write your elected officials about issues affecting women and girls. Begin by locating your California state representatives.

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Developing national partnerships

Partner with the Center

The Center develops valuable partnerships with both California-based organizations and national institutions to share research, insights and other resources. To learn more about partnering with the Center, please contact Braden Hammer, associate director of corporate partnerships, at bhammer@msmu.edu or 213.477.2532.

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The Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University is a hub for research, advocacy and leadership development.

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