Obviously women earn less than men because they choose to work part time, and/or don apply for higher paid jobs. Why is this a problem?
When discussing whether people choose to work part time or to apply for promotion, consideration needs to be given to a number of factors that facilitate equal participation in the labour market. Key considerations include the lack of accessible family friendly workplace provisions and the impediment this creates to paid employment, particularly for those workers with caring responsibilities; the over representation of women in part time and casual employment and the nature of these forms of work; the lack of access to training and promotion opportunities for part time employees; and the undervaluing of female dominated industries and occupations.
