When women didn't count: the chronic mismeasure and marginalization of American women in federal statistics

Why care about government statistics?. Introduction ; Statistical system of the United States

Demographics. Population and age ; Marriage, divorce, and cohabitation ; Motherhood ; Single mothers

Women at home. Heads of household, heads of family ; Housewives, homemakers, and housekeepers

Concepts of employment. "Occupations suitable for women" ; "Gainful Employment" ; Income ; Unemployment during the Great Depression

Women at work. The Bureau of Labor statistics and the Women's Bureau ; Employment ; Women factory workers ; "Farm females" ; Women business owners, women-owned businesses

Women and health. Nonreproductive health issues ; Contraception ; Abortion

Women and the law. Women as criminals ; Prostitution ; Women as crime victims ; Rape

Women at war. Rosie the Riveter: civilian women during the World Wars ; Women in the military

Conclusion.