Gender Equality
According to data (Sept 24) from the Aberdeen Gender Inequality and Poverty Project, in Aberdeen women are more likely to be living in poverty and can find it harder to escape poverty.
- Women in Aberdeen are more likely to have lower earnings than men and earnings which are below the Scottish average for women. In 2020, average earnings for women in Aberdeen were £562.50 per week compared to £621.30 per week for men. The Scottish average for women was £ 592.20 per week.
- Women in Aberdeen are more likely to be economically inactive than men, 22.3% compared to 15.3%, often because of caring responsibilities.
- Women in Aberdeen are more likely to have a long-term health condition, 28% compared to 19% of men. While women live longer, they spend more of their life experiencing ill health.
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Women make up over 90% of single parents and unpaid carers. Their poverty is linked with the levels of child poverty in the city.
Gender inequality is multifaceted, with economics being just one area of life where women can be disadvantaged. This is why the NHS Grampian Staff Equalities Network maintains an ongoing focus and is raising awareness around this important equalities agenda.
Please take some time to explore out page and if you would like to get involved or support work in this space, please contact gram.staffequalities@nhs.scot
Published: 25/10/2024 11:05