Part Three - Women's Work — LADIES TALK MONEY

Lady, we have some hard truths to share…

Society effectively functions on the exploitation of women, and on the backs of some women more than others. Think about it like this: women are significantly overrepresented in the unpaid work economy (covering everything from childcare to household chores and even the care of elderly parents or people with a disability). Plus, paid work performed by women is valued less than work performed by men, with women-dominated industries shown to attract lower wages.

Clearly, the way society devalues women’s work is going to have serious long-term implications, which brings us to another important part of the conversation: superannuation. The economic discrimination and inequality we face compounds over our lifetime, leading women to retire with 47% less super than the average man.

We’re tired of letting the patriarchy tell us what our work is worth. So, let’s start with a conversation and turn those words into meaningful action for us and the women around us. Ready? Let’s do it!