Inequality - Women

Question 1

Media

Answer 1

• Women unfairly judged on appearance *John Inverdale said that Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli was “never going to be a looker”.
• Often face more abuse on social media *Anna Soubry MP social media

Question 2

Workplace

Answer 2

• Nicola Thorp told to leave work for not wearing high heels.
• Women find it more difficult to get employed *Pregnant then Screwed 33% of employers say they would avoid hiring a women of childbearing age
• COVID= has had a worse effect on women in the workplace *with 17% of female employees working in shutdown sectors compared with 13% of men.

Question 3

Wages

Answer 3

• Many Companies pay women significantly less than men for work of equal value *Ryanair 71% less than men
• The top paying jobs are better suited to men * 5 top paid jobs dominated by men, 4/5 lowest paying jobs dominated by women.