You have been asked by the womens institute, a very powerful womens organisation in the UK, to write a report on the situation of women in the portuguese workforce. Write a report (300 - 350 words) highlighting good points and bad points.
Portuguese working women: a plus or a minus to our society?
EXPRESSO, Tuesday January 8, 2008
The number of women working in every sector of our society is increasing according to a recent study from Catholic University of Lisbon, led by Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva. Not only is the percentage of women who enter University higher but they also reveal to be more persistant and mature than men. The lack of qualifications used to be a major obstacle to finding a job. Highly-challenging jobs are offered to women aged between 23 and 30. Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva says: "Young women want to succeed in work. They are prepared to face the hardest steps to reach the ceiling. Challenge, personal freedom, being promoted and making money are no longer words belonging to men's dominion." The study found that women need high-paid and high-pressure jobs to feel happy. They even continue studying and enriching their knowledge by going abroad, especially to Northern countries in Europe. Despite being away from their families, the effort they make and the rewards they receive are highly compensatin. Between 10% and 15% of women interviewed won't come back in spite of some good opportunities being offered. They still think that Portugal hasn't reach the level of progress needed to overwhelmed their expectations yet. "The effect of work on home life doesn't seem to be a relevant factor to younger women", continues Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva. The balance between work and home isn't a priority. Getting married later, having or even adopting a child are making part of women's attitude towards their future. Definitely, we can say that the career ladder has gained a major role in Portugal. maria antónia
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Portuguese working women: a plus or a minus to our society?
EXPRESSO, Tuesday January 8, 2008
The number of women working in every sector of our society is increasing according to a recent study from Catholic University of Lisbon, led by Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva. Not only is the percentage of women who enter University higher but they also reveal to be more persistant and mature than men. The lack of qualifications used to be a major obstacle to finding a job. Highly-challenging jobs are offered to women aged between 23 and 30. Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva says: "Young women want to succeed in work. They are prepared to face the hardest steps to reach the ceiling. Challenge, personal freedom, being promoted and making money are no longer words belonging to men's dominion." The study found that women need high-paid and high-pressure jobs to feel happy. They even continue studying and enriching their knowledge by going abroad, especially to Northern countries in Europe. Despite being away from their families, the effort they make and the rewards they receive are highly compensatin. Between 10% and 15% of women interviewed won't come back in spite of some good opportunities being offered. They still think that Portugal hasn't reach the level of progress needed to overwhelmed their expectations yet. "The effect of work on home life doesn't seem to be a relevant factor to younger women", continues Dr. Nuno Santos e Silva. The balance between work and home isn't a priority. Getting married later, having or even adopting a child are making part of women's attitude towards their future. Definitely, we can say that the career ladder has gained a major role in Portugal.
maria antónia
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