Gender Inequalities in Work & Employment

• The number of women in employment has steadily increased, while the number of men in employment has decreased and there are significant differences in the employment patterns of men & women relating to the type of work they do
• Office for National Statistics (2013) gives an overview of some key differences in employment between men & women
• Office for National Statistics gives an overview of some key differences in employment between men & women in 2013
• Office for National Statistics (2013) found that women dominate employment within the caring & leisure occupation
• Office for National Statistics (2013) found that female graduates are more likely to work in a slightly lower skilled occupation group than men
• Office for National Statistics (2013) found that men make up the majority of workers in the top 10% of earners for all employees, but the gap is lower for those under 30