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Focus on Gender offers an insight into the lives of men and women in contemporary UK society. It includes information on their characteristics, experiences and lifestyle, placing particular emphasis on the differences between men and women.
In many ways the lives of men and women have become more similar, with more women active in the labour market and continuing on to further education. But in some key areas there remain notable differences.
There are more women than men in the UK and they live longer. On the other hand, women spend more years in poor health than men. Around half of all men and women are married, but among the divorced and widowed, men are more likely to remarry than women.
Men are more likely to own their own home, while women are more likely to rent from the social sector. Although a greater proportion of men are in employment, women are more likely to work part time. While more men drive than women, women make more so-called 'escort' trips, such as taking a child to school or a club.
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Boys outnumber girls, women outnumber men
Published: 26 Sep 08
Marriage is most common form
of partnership
Published: 26 Sep 08
More men than women are homeowners
Published: 26 Sep 08
Girls still outperforming boys
Published: 26 Nov 07
Employment rates higher for
men than for women
Published: 26 Sep 08
Two-thirds of mums are in employment
Published: 26 Sep 08
Pay gap narrowest since records began
Published: 26 Nov 07
More men die from alcohol-related
causes than women
Published: 26 Sep 08
Alcohol: More men than women exceed daily limit
Published: 26 Nov 07
Watching TV is top activity for
men and women
Published: 26 Sep 08
Men travel further than women
Published: 26 Sep 08
Majority of offenders, 80 per cent, are male
Published: 26 Sep 08
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