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In more recent times, we’ve seen a surge in the formation of Marshallese women’s groups and more women are taking up key government positions. Women increasingly influence politics and development. But are these recent events indicative of an underlying improvement in the economic status of women? Are women in the RMI really improving their stations in life, relative to men? More specifically, are they becoming more educated, taking up more jobs and earning better wages? These are some of key questions we must ask in order to truly assess where women stand in the RMI today -- questions that can be objectively answered by looking at statistics and studying historical trends.