OECD Study: In the Developed World, Women Work More than Men

Who works more, men or women? The answer, according to a new study by OECD, depends on what one counts.

I. If You Just Count Minutes per Day in Paid Work, Men Come out Ahead

Men spend more time per day in paid work

II. However, If You Count Minutes per Day in Unpaid Work, Women Come Out Ahead

Women spend more time per day in upaid work

III. Finally, If You Consider Paid and Unpaid Work, Women Work More than Men

Total work - women work more

Total work – women work more

Reference

OECD. (2012). Closing the Gender Gap: Act Now. ISBN Number: 978-92-64-17936-3.

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