Work & Income - Women disadvantaged Flashcards
1
Q
Purcell
A
Gender wage gaps
2
Q
Barron & Norris
A
Dual labour market
3
Q
Why are men reluctant to promote women?
A
Men believe they will prioritise their family and home, also may need maternity leave.
4
Q
Flaherty
A
Pay Gap - Women more likley to live in poverty
5
Q
Lister
A
Women deal with consequences of poverty
6
Q
How many board directors are women in FTSE 100 companies?
A
Only 17%
7
Q
30,000 women are sacked each year for?
A
Being pregnant
8
Q
Women make up 70% of what?
A
Minimum wage jobs in the UK
9
Q
What are the 5 c’s?
A
Cleaning, caring, clerical, cashering, and catering.
