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Secondary economic)4
1. Women in the workforce in Ireland
Until the 1970’s most Irish
women worked in
traditional roles as wives
and mothers.
The situation changed
dramatically over the past
40 years and many women
now work outside the
home.
Many women are choosing
to have careers instead of
working in the home.
2. Women in the workforce in Ireland
There are many reasons why things changed;
1. From the late 1960’s everyone in Ireland had free secondary
education. Boys and girls now had equal access & opportunities
to get qualifications and participate in the workforce.
2. Gender equality laws have given women equal status with men
in the workforce.
3. The increase in the cost of living has meant that in many cases
both parents now have to work to pay for the house, the car
etc.
3. Women in the workforce in Ireland
Despite the changes that have
occurred, inequalities still exist
in
the workplace. For example;
1. 3 x more women than men
work in part-time jobs.
2. Women earn less than
men in manufacturing
jobs.
3. Men occupy most of the
higher level positions in
the work place.
Q. Contrast the salaries of men
and women in shown in Fig.11.17
4. The Irish Workforce
What % of Irish workers is
made up of; a). Males b).
Females?
Why do you think less women
work outside the home?
What % of men work in full-
time jobs?
Contrast the data shown in the
pie charts for men and women.
Explain why you think these
differences exist.
6. Women in the Workforce in China
Many factory workers in China are women. They are often from poor
rural families. They travel to the cities to work in the factories.
They work long hours for very poor pay
They make things such as toys and clothes which are then exported
to countries in Europe, and also to the United States.
