The Influx of Women in the Workplace

Paper Summary:

The paper explores statistical evidence that shows how women are currently entering the professional arena in Australia at a higher rate than their male counterparts. The paper relates that several reasons for this change in percentages exist. The paper explains that women are becoming more educated, more women need to earn money to support their families following a divorce and companies may be more inclined to hire women so that they will not be accused of discrimination. Hiring women also allows businesses to apply for loans that require them to have females executives.

Outline:
Introduction
Statistical Proof
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Most people are aware of the worldwide women's movement that has taken place over the past few decades. Historically, women stayed home and tended to children and cleaning, while the men went into the world, carved out careers and brought home the bacon. Several decades ago however, it all changed and women began to demand their rightful place in the workforce. Pursuing degrees, getting technical training and other elements have all been done and today there are more women working outside of the home than ever before. Even with the women's movement comfortably settled in however, it may surprise some to know that women are outpacing men in entering the professions in Australia."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Pryor, Lisa (2005) Women lead the march back into the workforce.(survey results on female employees in Australia)(Brief Article) Australasian Business Intelligence
• NSW: Women overtaking men in workforce participation rate AAP General News (Australia); 11/29/2005
• Jefferson, Therese(2005) Women and retirement incomes in Australia: a review*.Economic Record
• Evolution, evidence and enterprise: women in leadership in the Australian healthcare industry.(Lecture in Honour Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference 2003)
• Evans, Sally (2003) Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia; 12/1/2003;

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