
Birthrates are declining globally – here's why it matters
2021年6月15日 · Possibly. Some analysts are anticipating a mini baby boom once vaccines are widely available and restrictions are lifted. But even a mini baby boom is unlikely to fully compensate for the decline. Experience shows that when a couple defers having a child, for whatever reason, they typically don’t make it up later. The unborn baby remains unborn.
The 10-year baby window intensifying the gender pay gap
2018年4月17日 · “After the child’s first year of life the gap continues to grow for the next five years, but at a much slower rate, then tapers off and even begins to fall once the child reaches school-age.” The pay gap between all spouses doubled immediately after the first birth as mothers’ pay fell while fathers’ wages increased.
The US enters its 'drill, baby, drill' era. Here’s what an energy ...
2025年3月3日 · The US enters its 'drill, baby, drill' era. Here’s what a top energy leader has to say Mar 3, 2025
The gender pay gap gets even wider once women have children
2016年8月23日 · The gender pay gap is the lowest on record. It was 23% in 2003 and 28% in 1993. It was 23% in 2003 and 28% in 1993. However, on closer inspection the figures reveal that this is not the case for mid- and highly educated women, where the gender wage gap is essentially the same as it was 20 years ago.
Cash for babies: How Europe is tackling its falling birthrate
2020年2月27日 · In the far north of Europe, Finnish parents are being paid to have babies. The municipality of Miehikkälä was paying parents $3,240 per baby, but now has increased that to $10,970 per child. Other European countries are pursuing similar policies as they try to reverse the continent’s falling birthrate.
How to reduce the motherhood penalty and the gender pay gap
2022年5月19日 · It’s a term coined by sociologists describing the systematic disadvantage that women encounter in the workplace when they become mothers, in terms of pay, perceived competence and benefits compared to other workers. For me, it is the gender pay gap – some studies have shown the motherhood penalty makes up 80% of the gender pay gap.
How South Korea is using gender equality to fix its demographic …
2019年1月10日 · The pay gap between sexes only makes it harder, she added. South Korea's gender wage gap is highest among advanced countries at 34.6 percent, above OECD average of 13.8 percent. A Hyundai Motor spokeswoman said the firm was committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and opposes discrimination.
The 'Great Wealth Transfer': Here's how women can make the …
2024年7月19日 · One reason is the wealth gap between men and women. While 54% of men plan to leave an inheritance, only 42% of women plan to do so. Moreover, women are in a more uncertain financial position, with a third of women (compared to a quarter of men) unsure if they will be able to pass wealth to future generations.
How Gen Z’s sustainability concerns are influencing others | World ...
2022年3月18日 · Generation Z cares more about sustainable buying decisions than brand names, a new survey shows. This first generation of “digital natives” is inspiring other age groups to act more sustainably.
The gap is widening between super-ageing and youthful …
2025年1月15日 · The ‘lifespan- health span gap’ has led to escalating rates of chronic disease and age-related conditions such as dementia or cardiovascular disease, placing strains on healthcare systems, labour/resourcing and public health expenditures. Youthful populations in contrast, face (on average) a different set of healthcare challenges, including ...