Reviews empirical data about how Aboriginal peoples are doing in the postsecondary education system and what the data suggests about strategies to improve these results.
Provides statistical data on women in New Brunswick, including data on populations, health status, education & training, income & poverty, family responsibilities, and violence against women.
Studies the extent to which associations between adverse birth outcomes and socio-economic status can be identified using individual-level measures (maternal level of education) and community-level measures (neighbourhood income).
Points out the correlation between dropping out of school, early pregnancy, and poverty. Argues that teen mothers who lack support from parents, educators, and health and social services personnel end up uneducated, poor, isolated, and dependent. Offers examples of various initiatives taken in schools.
