Social issues - Inequalities - Gender Flashcards
How many women lose their job simply for being pregnant?
One fifth of women lost their job or loose out on pay simply for being pregnant
What percentage of part-time workers in Scotland are women?
76% of part time workers in Scotland are women
What percentage of the labour market do women make up?
Women account for 49% of the labour market
What was the gender pay gap in 2021?
In 2021 the gender pay gap was 10%
What percentage of women work part time in Scotland, compared with men?
42% of women in Scotland are employed part-time, compared with 13% of men.
How many of the FTSE 100 companies have female CEOs as of 2021?
Only 8 of the FTSE 100 companies have female CEOs as of 2021
What was the gender pay gap in 2010, compared with 2021?
In 2010 the gender pay gap was 16%, compared with 10% in 2021.
How many FTSE 100 companies had female CEOs in 2016?
In 2016, only 6 of the FTSE 100 companies had female CEOs
What percentage of women have a persistent low income?
22 per cent of women have a persistent low income.
What percentage of men have a persistent low income?
14 per cent of men have a persistent low income
What are the percentages of single parenthood by gender?
80% of single parents are women and 20% of single parents are men.
What was the percentage of women in the top 1% in 2019?
Around 4.5% of the top 1% of earners consisted of women.
What percentage of women with advanced degrees make up the top 1% compared with men?
Around 2% of women and 7% of men
How many men earn over £100,000 per year?
Around 625,000
How many women earn over £100,000 per year?
Around 155,000
