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Progress and Problems: 6 Facts About Gender Parity

Recently, we looked at Japan’s Womenomics initiative. Now, with 6 facts about gender parity, let’s take the next step. 6 Facts 1. Aggregate Labor Force Participation Rates.In developed economies, a growing number of women are in the labor force. Because participation rates are about the number of people rather than aggregate hours, we are not told that more German women could be part timers. As a result, while the growth in U.S. women’s participation rates is less than others, total work hours could be more ….[READ]