SOC362H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Employment-To-Population Ratio
Document Summary
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. Three definitions and measures: labour force, employed , unemployed = Labour force = employed + unemployed: participation rate. Current participation rates: females (25+), males (25+): Recent male and female participation rates, canada, 2009 to 2013. Changes in male and female participation rates in the 2009 recession. Male & female part rates for selected countries. Three sets of part rate differences: present time: difference between m and f, over time: the part rate for f changes, across countries: differences in the m-f gaps. Six overall immediate causes for longitudinal increase in female participation: Causes of international differences in female part rates. Female employment rates: the employment rate reflects both: Recent male and female employment rates, canada, 2009 to 2013.
