In-work poverty and the search for decent work for women in Wales: A literature review

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Evans, Claire
Date
2017-07Type
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Oxfam Cymru
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Rising levels of female employment have made the UK labour market almost unrecognisable from
that of five decades ago. Yet, whilst women’s contribution to the Welsh economy is growing,
disparity between men’s and women’s participation in, and treatment by the labour market
remains. A more equal labour market is important for both women themselves and for the
economy. Government estimates indicate that by reducing the gender pay gap the UK economy
would benefit by £150 billion. Similarly, if female employment levels in the UK matched those in
other countries, the UK GDP would be raised by 9%. This makes a strong case for a more gender
focused labour market policy to respond to the increasingly de-regulated labour market that
disproportionately affects women more adversely than men.
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Oxfan Cymru Decent Work;
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Evans, C. (2017) 'In-work poverty and the search for decent work for women in Wales:
A literature review', Oxfam Cymru
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Literature review undertaken and published for Oxfam Cymru
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