Oxfam have come out with a new report in preparation for the G20. It boils down to yet another complaint about how women are 'undervalued.'
"Oxfam's Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said that across G20 countries and beyond, women were paid less than men, did most of the unpaid labor, were over-represented in part-time work and were discriminated against in the household, markets and institutions.
“This gap between women and men reflects a fundamental and entrenched form of inequality afflicting G20 countries, despite the gains that have undoubtedly been made in some areas,” Byanyima said.
Depending on the country context, an extra 20 – 60 per cent would be added to the GDP of individual G20 countries if the hidden contribution of unpaid work – such as caring for children or carrying out housework – was recognised and valued."
That's right, apparently we should be valuing housework and child care. Not doing so is obviously just another patriarchal plot against women.
How does Oxfam think we should fix this? By promoting the financing of public services to reduce women’s unpaid care work. Because women caring for their children is such a travesty.
Full report: http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressr...gender-gap
"Oxfam's Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said that across G20 countries and beyond, women were paid less than men, did most of the unpaid labor, were over-represented in part-time work and were discriminated against in the household, markets and institutions.
“This gap between women and men reflects a fundamental and entrenched form of inequality afflicting G20 countries, despite the gains that have undoubtedly been made in some areas,” Byanyima said.
Depending on the country context, an extra 20 – 60 per cent would be added to the GDP of individual G20 countries if the hidden contribution of unpaid work – such as caring for children or carrying out housework – was recognised and valued."
That's right, apparently we should be valuing housework and child care. Not doing so is obviously just another patriarchal plot against women.
How does Oxfam think we should fix this? By promoting the financing of public services to reduce women’s unpaid care work. Because women caring for their children is such a travesty.
Full report: http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressr...gender-gap