PSY302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: 6 Years, Garra, Care Work
15 Oct 2016
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Www. statcan. gc. ca/labourforcecharatersitcis shows us how many people are working and which genders are working more. More women in boards of directors and more women in senior role. Companies had to do that or explain why they haven"t. Today: no improvement on womens role in canada"s boardrooms. Participation rate: people active in the countries economy. How do you interpret participation rate: tells us about social attitudes about working. Low part by women means that women are not enclined to work. Cuase could be economic reason, such as low supply of jobs. 2nd reason is social culture: having the belief that women should stay home and look after kids. Particpation counts for paid work. unpaid work: females carework. childcare/eldercare: cutback on jobs: companies looking for volunteer workers. We lack stats on informal colunteer work, such as helping neighbours plant. Other rate: employmenet rate: only counts those who have a job. Better measure of how business are contributing to the economy by offering jobs.
