More women 'becoming main earners'
08/03/2011 14:17
Almost half of UK women in permanent jobs describe themselves as the main wage-earner in their family, new figures have revealed. In a survey published by protection specialist Bright Grey, the Women and Protection report, 46 per cent of working females said they earn more than their male partner.
Released to coincide with International Women’s Day (March 8th), the study also revealed that almost two-thirds of women are most likely to bring up the subject of money at home, compared with 57 per cent of professional males who said the same.
Meanwhile, almost three in five married couples said they discuss all financial issues together.
Commenting on the findings, proposition director at Bright Grey Roger Edwards, said: "The financial inroads that women are making in society means that not only are earnings levelling out between the sexes, but the levels of financial responsibility in the home are becoming more equally divided."
These figures come a day after the Council of the European Union adopted a new pact outlining its commitment to gender equality between now and 2010.
In the document, the organisation calls on member states and the EU as a whole to focus on equality for women and men to ensure better work-life balance, close gender gaps in employment and tackle violence.
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