working women

Mother's Day has come and gone, but many moms in New Jersey still may need a break.

In many ways New Jersey is considered to be one of the most progressive states in the nation, so you'd probably figure we'd be ranked as one of the best states for working mothers -- but a new study finds that is not the case.

Wages for the working women of New Jersey are gaining on those of their male counterparts, but the numbers are still not equal.

Throughout the past generation, American women were entering the workplace in surging numbers, but since 1990 that number has remained stagnant - with no clear reason as to why.

More of the unemployed are finding work these days, but most of the jobs are going to men. Women were spared the worst of the recession, while men were hit hard by the devastation, especially in the manufacturing and construction sectors.  So, what gives?

It's a reversal of traditional gender roles. Young women now surpass young men in the importance they place on having a high-paying career. That's according to new findings by the Pew Research Center.

Women in New Jersey are increasingly more responsible for the economic security of their families, with nearly 60% of working mothers bringing in a majority of their households income -- yet women still make less money than men.