Trivia
What prompted women to enter the workforce?
Economic expansion during that along with more progressive ideals
Considered to be the greatest economic revolution of our time
Women entering the workforce
Wage gap, also expected to keep up with housework and family
What time period did women enter the workforce?
The 1950s
What happened to the wage gap in recent history
It grew smaller, though it still exists
What choice did women have to make after entering the workforce became commonplace
Career or family
How has this impacted Canadian family structures
Traditional marriage is less common, while lone-parent and common law grew in popularity
What impact did women entering the workforce have on population growth
The birth rate started to decline
What industry did this change help to grow?
The daycare/childcare industry
Which type of people are the most negatively impacted by gender roles
Indigenous, racialized, immigrant and disabled women