Welcome to Economica! I.M.O.W.'s latest online exhibition explores the many facets of women's experiences of and contributions to the global economy. To get started, select one of the audio slideshows above or explore our themes. You can also listen to podcasts, participate in forum conversations and submit your own work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. Be sure to check out our resources section for recommended reading and viewing.
Read Curator Masum Momaya's statement

On October 14, 2009, I.M.O.W. proudly hosted an evening with internationally acclaimed journalist Nicholas Kristof as part of I.M.O.W.'s speaker series. Video and podcast coverage are now available!
For the first time in U.S. history, women are half of all U.S. workers, and mothers are breadwinners in nearly two-thirds of families. Heather Boushey explores how this has changed American lives.

Women in the Middle East usually don't work outside the home--but that's beginning to change. Jennifer Olmsted talks about the Arab women and the workplace.
Artist Alina Chau presents a mixed-media piece that reflects how everyday people have been affected by the economic downturn.

Artist Cheryl Braganza depicts the optimism of women earning new respect and assisting each other at the grassroots level for a brighter economic future.
Though most businesses claim to be Equal Opportunity Employers, is there such a thing as equality in the workplace? When negotiating salaries, do women get treated differently? Whitney Johnson tells her story.
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