Where east meets west

Article Abstract:

The reunification of Germany has led to significant changes in employment patterns for women in both west and east Germany. It had not been very common for married women to work outside the home in west Germany, but this has gradually changed, with growing numbers of married women now wishing to have a job. In east Germany, the vast majority of women of working age were in full-time employment before reunification. However, employment levels have dropped as a result of the collapse of industries where women were traditionally employed in large numbers and because of the lack of suitable childcare facilities.

Germany, Employment, Working mothers

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A gentle invasion

Article Abstract:

There has been a very significant rise in the number of working women in the industrialized world since the 1960s. However, there is still a high level of segregation between male and female labour markets. Employees in heavy manufacturing, managerial and technical roles are still mainly male, while women are mainly involved in support roles and in caring and nurturing tasks. Women are beginning to obtain some of the better jobs as their qualifications improve, but are still facing considerable challenges.

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Balancing act

Article Abstract:

It is becoming clear to governments in the industrialized world that there are advantages associated with having more women in the workplace. These women fulfill a valuable role as young people spend longer in education and larger numbers of older people move towards retirement. Employers also derive competitive advantages from having access to a larger pool of talented staff. However, many women are still trapped in jobs which pay low wages and have little status.

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