Distribution of Labour, Practices, and Roles

Examples of how gendered labour, practices, and roles affect employment opportunities for people of different genders

  • Indigenous women are more likely to be employed than Indigenous men, yet are 10% more likely to be low-income income
  • Low-income renters spend 67% of their median income on renting compared to 49% for renters and 40% for homeowners
  • Median income for men is $8800 more than median income for women in Surrey
  • 39% of men work part-time compared to 51% of women in Surrey
  • Single mothers earn around $20,000 less annually than single fathers in Surrey