A Vision Born on
International Women's Day
In 2016, on a day dedicated to celebrating women's
achievements and calling for gender equality, WISER was founded with a revolutionary idea: that inequality hides in the aggregate.
We saw how traditional research lumped together diverse
experiences under broad categories, making invisible the
unique challenges faced by Asian, Black, Hispanic,
Indigenous American, and Multiracial women.
2016
Founded International Women's Day
A 501(c)3 nonprofit research institute dedicated to revealing
hidden truths through data disaggregation.
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Demographics Centered
Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous American, and Multiracial
women at the heart of our research.
"Inequality Hides in the Aggregate"
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Compassion
For those whose voices have been marginalized in traditional
research approaches.
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Dignity
Every woman deserves respect regardless of her
circumstances.
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Hope
For a future where policy research serves all women equitably.
Revolutionary Methodology
WISER counters traditional methodology with a microanalysis approach that disaggregates data by race, ethnicity, and gender. This reveals different conclusions for each group, challenging the assumption that "women of color" are a homogeneous group.
Our approach recognizes that using broad categories results
in ineffective policies that do not address the needs of the
most vulnerable.
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Disaggregated Analysis
Every WISER study breaks down data to reveal hidden patterns
and disparities.
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Policy Impact
Research findings translated into actionable recommendations
for change.
WISER Wednesdays:
Our weekly email newsletter examines current news and policy issues through the lens of disaggregated data analysis. Each edition provides timely, evidence-based insights that influence public discourse and policy decisions affecting women of color.
The Sharp(e) Truth
Criminal Justice Research
Female Federal Arrests and Booking Trends 2000-2021
Examining changes in arrest rates for women from 2000-2021, capturing changes during
the Great Recession, recovery, and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to identify disparities by race.
Healthcare Equity
Health Insurance Coverage for Immigrant Hispanic Women
Two out of every five immigrant Hispanic women (40% or 2.35 million) in the U.S. did not
have health insurance—a higher rate than White, Black, Asian, and other groups.
COVID-19 Impact
Women's Financial Wellbeing during the Pandemic
Economic inequality analysis showing how the pandemic's economic fallout was far from
equal across gender, income level, and race/ethnicity.
Data Disaggregation
Southeast Asian Immigrant Women Research
Revealing how failure to disaggregate data erases the lived experiences of Asians who
come to America as immigrants vs. refugees, showing differences in education attainment
and occupations.
Reproductive Justice
Repealing Hyde for Reproductive Justice
Addressing the wider range of reproductive issues women face beyond legal access,
examining reproductive rights versus reproductive justice frameworks
Housing Policy
Ban-the-Box: A View from the Labor and Housing Markets
Research examining how policies meant for good can sometimes produce unexpected
negative consequences, creating vital roadblocks to prosperity for families from lowerincome
communities.
WISER Wednesday: Voices That Matter
Weekly insights on policy research and data disaggregation from our team
WISER Dialogue: Conversations with Women of Color
Thought-provoking conversations about issues, policies, and research that impact our
lives. WISER Dialogue elevates the voices of Asian, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous
American women by including their viewpoint in critical conversations about policy and
research.
Policy Conversations
Deep discussions on how policies
affect women of color differently
across various demographics,
examining intersectional impacts
and solutions.
Research Insights
Exploring research findings that
center the experiences of
marginalized communities and
challenge traditional methodological
approaches.
Community Voices
Amplifying perspectives and lived
experiences of women from diverse
backgrounds, ensuring authentic
representation in policy discussions.
Creating Change Through
Research
Our work extends beyond academic research. WISER's findings inform policy decisions, influence institutional practices, and provide evidence-based solutions that address the real needs of diverse communities.
We believe the well-being of Asian, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous American, and Multiracial women is vital for economic progress and social justice.
Nonpartisan
Independent Research
Objective analysis that serves the public good, not political
agendas.
Evidence-Based
Policy Solutions
Research translated into actionable recommendations academic
