WOMEN + WORK AND EMPLOYMENT Flashcards
1
Q
What did ONS 2013 find for the key differences in male and females in workplaces? (5)
A
- men with children are more likely to work than those without
- more men tend to work in professional occupations a- higher pay - than women
- women dominate workplaces to do with caring and leisure occupation
- female graduates more likely to work in slightly lower skilled jobs than men
- men make up 10% of earners for all employees but gap lower under 30s
2
Q
what did Fawcett society 2013 find about private business an gender pay gap?
A
- private business sectors the gender pay gap is 24.8% compared to public sector which is 17.1%
3
Q
how many women are sacked each year for being pregnant and how many lose out on pay because of pregnancy according to Feminist n.d?
A
- 30,000 women sacked each year for being preg
- 440,000 women lose out on pay
3
Q
how much do women make up for directors and CEO position in UK according to Fawcett Society 2013?
A
- 20.4% of directors on FTSE 100 boards and just 11.1 % of UK banks CEOs are women
3
Q
how much less is women’s retired income compared to men according to Oxfam 2008?
A
- less than 40% compared to men’s
4
Q
what is the estimated wage decrease for mothers being absent from work according to UK Feminist n.d
A
- 5% each year
4
Q
what’s the average hour women spend doing chores each week compared to men according to Feminist n.d?
A
- women spend 15 hours doing chores
- men spend only 5 hours
