A high percentage of the women surveyed agreed that it was exceptionally difficult being a working woman.
This is especially so for those in the age groups of 30 to 39.
Despite there being little difference across segments with regards to job positions and monthly personal income, the female identity posed as a barrier for many women both at work and home - whether it was gender discrimination at work or getting enough mental, emotional and physical support from their partners.
“I am often delegated “household” tasks simply because I’m a woman.”
Anything that doesn’t contribute to your performance evaluation and career advancement is a non- promotable task–these include organising and making reservations for a team lunch, filling in for a colleague, or serving on a low- ranking committee. The survey found that these “housekeeping chores” were usually delegated to female employees.