Women in the Workplace: 2009

For the first time in Canadian history, women outnumber men in the workplace - a testament to the both the progress of the women's movement in Canada as well as the fragility of the world economy.  As more and more men are pushed out of the job, women are forced to face some cold hard facts about the current recession: not only must they continue to manage their households as efficiently as financially possible, but also come to grips with the reality of being the sole breadwinners for their families. The problem is not uniquely Canadian, as NY Times Editor Jill Abramson pointed out recently in conversation-  one of the most pressing problems of American women today is the juggling act of providing for their families while still remaining emotionally available for her husband and children.  

 You can read more about the changes in Canada here.