SOC362H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Employment-To-Population Ratio, Where We Are, Brown Hair
Document Summary
Its not just being young and a woman, but getting more education continues to be something that contributes to the problem. Last time: the six problems women face. Current and historical differences in m-f participation rates. Canada relative to other countries regarding participation rates. Explanations for current and historical differences in part rates. Differences in, and explanations for, male and female employment rates. Labour force all persons who are either in a paid job or are looking for a paid job, under 15, you are considered not old enough to be considered for paid work. Three definitions and measures: labour force, employed = having a paid job, unemployed = you don"t have a paid job, but you are out there actively looking for one. Inactive = you don"t have a job, and you are not actively looking. Labour force = employed + unemployed: participation rate.
