Women with Disabilities Australia says that “Working age women with disabilities who are in the labour force are half as likely to find full-time employment (20%) as men with disabilities (42%); twice as likely to be in part-time employment (24%) as men with disabilities (12%); and regardless of full-time or part-time status, are likely to be in lower paid jobs than men with disabilities.” This shows clearly that women with disabilities are missing out on the opportunities that employment can provide, adding to their existing poverty levels.
Read the full story... (off-site)- Topics:
- Employment
- Author:
- El Gibbs
- Source:
- Women's Agenda
- Date published:
- Wed 23rd Sep, 2015