The Economist: Women and Work: Closing the Gap (Penguin Specials)

The Penguin Economist Special reports delve into the most pressing economic issues of the day: from national and global economies, to the impact of trade, industry and jobs. Written to be read on a long commute or in your lunch hour - be better informed in under an hour.. When students graduate from university they are employed in equal numbers. Move up the ladder a few rungs and the number of women in high powered positions has fallen dramatically.. Women make up just 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs and still generally get paid less than their male counterparts.. Barbara Becks ask why this is and what can be done about it. She covers:. Closing the gap. Female labour markets: The cashier and the carpenter. A world of bluestockings. Work and family: Baby blues. Top jobs: Too many suits. Women in China: The sky's the limit. Looking ahead: Here's to the next half-century