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21. Ability in Mathematics and Science at Age 15 and Program Choice in University: Differences by Gender Archived
Articles and reports: 81-595-M2013100
Geography: Canada
Description:
Past research has revealed that young women are more likely to enter postsecondary programs that have lower returns in the labour market, such as the arts, humanities and social sciences. Young men, conversely, tend to enrol in and graduate from programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which generally have greater labour market returns. Factors such as academic interests, achievement test scores, and high-school marks can affect later university program choice. Using the linked Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) - Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, the current paper examines the relationship between mathematics and science test scores at age 15 and first program choice in university, with a focus on differences in ability in mathematics and science by gender. Generally speaking, the results reveal that the intersection of gender and ability does matter; even young women of high mathematical ability are less likely to enter STEM fields than young men of similar or even lesser mathematical ability. This implies that something other than pure ability is affecting young women's likelihood of entering STEM programs in university.
Release date: 2013-12-18
22. Cultural Influences Across Time and Space: Do Source-country Gender Roles Affect Immigrant Women's Paid and Unpaid Labour Activity? Archived
Articles and reports: 11F0019M2013349
Geography: Canada
Description:
Canadian immigrants come from a range of source countries which vary considerably in gender roles. Examining gender roles is therefore valuable in determining whether cultural norms continue to influence labour activities after immigrants have been exposed to the new environment of their host country. This study focuses on the "portability" of gender roles for immigrant women; that is, it examines whether source-country gender roles continue to influence immigrant families' labour and housework activities after arrival in Canada.
Release date: 2013-03-28
23. Women and education Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111542
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines different education-related indicators. We begin with a general profile of women's educational attainment, followed by the evolution of their situation in time compared to that of men. We then present more detailed data on the different stages of education, from elementary and high school through to university.
Release date: 2011-12-14
24. Women and health Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111543
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines five major dimensions of health, comparing women and men in different age groups. The first section looks at well-being and measures of good physical and mental health, including some fitness measures. The second section examines chronic health conditions and mental health problems. The third section shows data on risk factors and health-related behaviours (diet, physical activity and tobacco use). The fourth section deals with accessing and using health care services, and the last section presents statistics on life expectancy, death and causes of death.
Release date: 2011-12-14
25. Women with activity limitations Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111545
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines the basic demographic characteristics of women and men with disabilities, the types and causes of their activity limitations, the domain in which the disabilities reported most often manifest themselves, the education and income of women with and without disabilities, and their experiences in the workforce.
Release date: 2011-12-14
26. Families, living arrangements and unpaid work Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111546
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter on families, living arrangements and unpaid work examines the family context and living arrangements of women, including their conjugal lives, and for those in couples, whether they are legal marriages or common-law unions, opposite-sex or same-sex couples, and whether or not there are children present. In addition, female lone-parent families are also analysed, as well as women who live in other arrangements, such as alone or with non-relatives. Other patterns related to births, marriages and divorces are explored, as are family characteristics and living arrangements of immigrant women and visible minority women. Finally, the area of unpaid work is examined, specifically, care of household children, domestic work (including housework and household maintenance) and volunteering.
Release date: 2011-12-14
27. Senior women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111441
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter, entitled Senior Women, provides an overview of the situation of senior women in the population, analyzed from an historical perspective when applicable. We will examine their sociodemographic characteristics, including life expectancy, diversity, and family situation. Various factors are also associated with this population's well-being, such as social life, economic situation and health; we will therefore explore social networks and subjective well-being, volunteering, and the most recent trends in the labour force participation and income of senior women. Finally, we will present the most prevalent chronic health conditions in senior women, their lifestyle habits, the formal and informal care to which they have access, and the causes of death.
Release date: 2011-07-26
28. First Nations, Métis and Inuit women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111442
Geography: Canada
Description:
This article, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women explores the diverse circumstances and experiences of Aboriginal women in Canada. Overall, it highlights their demographic characteristics, families, housing, language, employment, income, education, justice and health. Where possible, data on First Nations, Métis and Inuit women are compared with those of their male counterparts and with non-Aboriginal women.
Release date: 2011-07-26
29. Female population [2010] Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111475
Geography: Canada
Description:
The Female Population chapter of Women in Canada presents the socio-demographic and ethno-cultural characteristics of women and girls living in this country. Understanding the current trends related to an aging, and an increasingly diverse female population, can help inform policy and planning. Topics examined in this chapter include the distribution of the female population across the provinces and territories and across age, and the share with an Aboriginal identity. In addition, aspects of diversity within the female population, including immigrant status and visible minority status, will be presented as well as residential mobility, language-related characteristics, and religious affiliation and religiosity. Where appropriate, trends over time will be analyzed and comparisons will be drawn with the male population in order to highlight existing similarities and differences.
Release date: 2011-07-26
30. Visible Minority Women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111527
Geography: Canada
Description:
The chapter provided a statistical overview of the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the female visible minority population in Canada. Drawing mainly data from the 2006 Census, the chapter looked at the growth and the geographical distribution of the population, its family situation and language characteristics as well as its diversity in terms of generational status and country of birth. The chapter also presented results of the analysis on educational attainment, labour market experience and economic well-being such as earnings and components of income. The analyses compared the situations of visible minority women with those of women who did not report visible minority status and those of visible minority men. Where applicable, immigrant status was taken into account in the examination of the experience of visible minority women, i.e., comparison was made between visible minority women who were born in Canada and those who came to live as immigrants. As well, the differences among the groups that made up the visible minority population were highlighted.
Release date: 2011-07-26

Data (18)

Data (18) (0 to 10 of 18 results)

1. Difficulty meeting financial needs, by gender and other selected sociodemographic characteristics
Table: 45-10-0087-01
Geography: Canada
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Percentage of persons aged 15 years and over by level of difficulty for their household to meet its financial needs in terms of necessary expenses, by gender and other selected sociodemographic characteristics: age group; immigrant status; visible minority group; Indigenous identity; persons with a disability, difficulty or long-term condition; LGBTQ2+ people; highest certificate, diploma or degree; main activity; and population centres and rural areas.
Release date: 2024-03-26
2. Representation of women and men elected to national Parliament and of ministers appointed to federal Cabinet
Table: 10-10-0137-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Number and proportion of persons elected to national Parliament and of ministers appointed to federal Cabinet by gender, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-03-08
3. Federally appointed judges by gender
Table: 35-10-0198-01
Geography: Canada
Frequency: Annual
Description: Number and proportion of federally appointed judges in federal, provincial and territorial courts by gender, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-02-22
4. Socioeconomic characteristics of the 2SLGBTQ+ population, 2019 to 2021
Table: 13-10-0874-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Socioeconomic characteristics of the population aged 15 and older that is Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity (2SLGBTQ+), by gender, age group and geographic region. Marital status, presence of children under age 12 in the household, education, employment, personal income, Indigenous identity, the visible minority population, immigrant status, language(s) spoken most often at home, place of residence (population centre/rural), self-rated general health, and self-rated mental health. Estimates are obtained from combined cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2019 to 2021.
Release date: 2024-01-25
5. Socioeconomic characteristics of the transgender and non-binary population, 2019 to 2021
Table: 13-10-0875-01
Geography: Canada
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Selected socioeconomic characteristics of the transgender or non-binary population aged 15 and older, by age group. Marital status, presence of children under age 12 in the household, education, employment, personal income, Indigenous identity, the visible minority population, immigrant status, language(s) spoken most often at home, place of residence (population centre/rural), self-rated general health, and self-rated mental health. Estimates are obtained from combined cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2019 to 2021.
Release date: 2024-01-25
6. Socioeconomic characteristics of the LGB+ population, 2019 to 2021
Table: 13-10-0876-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Socioeconomic characteristics of the population aged 15 and older whose reported sexual orientation is lesbian or gay, bisexual or pansexual, or another sexual orientation that is not heterosexual (LGB+), by gender, age group and geographic region. Marital status, presence of children under age 12 in the household, education, employment, personal income, Indigenous identity, the visible minority population, immigrant status, language(s) spoken most often at home, place of residence (population centre/rural), self-rated general health, and self-rated mental health. Estimates are obtained from combined cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey, 2019 to 2021.
Release date: 2024-01-25
7. Proportion of male and female postsecondary enrolments, by registration status, institution type, and status of student in Canada
Table: 37-10-0018-02
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: The proportion of male and female postsecondary enrolments, by registration status, institution type, International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), Classification of Instructional Programs, Primary groupings (CIP_PG) and status of student in Canada.
Release date: 2023-11-22
8. Proportion of male and female postsecondary graduates, by institution type and status of student in Canada
Table: 37-10-0020-02
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: The proportion of male and female postsecondary graduates, by institution type, International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), Classification of Instructional Programs, Primary groupings (CIP_PG) and status of student in Canada.
Release date: 2023-11-22
9. Distribution of income between married spouses or common-law partners by characteristics of couples including gender diversity status of couple family: Canada
Table: 98-10-0084-01
Geography: Canada
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Married spouses or common-law partners in private households, 2021 Census — 100% data

Variable list: Couples by distribution of income between married spouses or common-law partners (68), Gender diversity status of couple family (7), Presence of children 0 to 17 in census family (5), Characteristics of couple (19)

Description: Distribution of income between married spouses or common-law partners by characteristics of couples, including gender diversity status of couples and presence of children for married spouses or common-law partners.
Release date: 2023-11-15
10. Number and proportion of full-time teaching staff at Canadian universities by gender
Table: 37-10-0144-02
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: The number and proportion of full-time academic teaching staff at Canadian universities by gender and academic year.
Release date: 2023-11-01

Analysis (61)

Analysis (61) (0 to 10 of 61 results)

1. Changes in the occupational profile of young men and women in Canada Archived
Articles and reports: 75-006-X201400111915
Geography: Canada
Description:
Between 1991 and 2011, the proportion of employed people aged 25 to 34 with a university degree rose from 19% to 40% among women, and from 17% to 27% among men. Given the increase in the proportion of university graduates, did the occupational profile of young workers change over the period? This article examines long-term changes in the occupation profiles of young men and women, for both those who did and did not have a university degree. Changes in the share of women employed in these occupations are also examined.
Release date: 2014-04-02
2. Gender differences in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science (STEM) programs at university Archived
Articles and reports: 75-006-X201300111874
Geography: Canada
Description:
Women represent the majority of young university graduates, but are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer sciences (STEM) fields. This article provides more information on women with STEM university degrees, and examines whether mathematical abilities in high school are related to gender differences in STEM university programs.
Release date: 2013-12-18
3. Ability in Mathematics and Science at Age 15 and Program Choice in University: Differences by Gender Archived
Articles and reports: 81-595-M2013100
Geography: Canada
Description:
Past research has revealed that young women are more likely to enter postsecondary programs that have lower returns in the labour market, such as the arts, humanities and social sciences. Young men, conversely, tend to enrol in and graduate from programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which generally have greater labour market returns. Factors such as academic interests, achievement test scores, and high-school marks can affect later university program choice. Using the linked Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) - Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, the current paper examines the relationship between mathematics and science test scores at age 15 and first program choice in university, with a focus on differences in ability in mathematics and science by gender. Generally speaking, the results reveal that the intersection of gender and ability does matter; even young women of high mathematical ability are less likely to enter STEM fields than young men of similar or even lesser mathematical ability. This implies that something other than pure ability is affecting young women's likelihood of entering STEM programs in university.
Release date: 2013-12-18
4. Cultural Influences Across Time and Space: Do Source-country Gender Roles Affect Immigrant Women's Paid and Unpaid Labour Activity? Archived
Articles and reports: 11F0019M2013349
Geography: Canada
Description:
Canadian immigrants come from a range of source countries which vary considerably in gender roles. Examining gender roles is therefore valuable in determining whether cultural norms continue to influence labour activities after immigrants have been exposed to the new environment of their host country. This study focuses on the "portability" of gender roles for immigrant women; that is, it examines whether source-country gender roles continue to influence immigrant families' labour and housework activities after arrival in Canada.
Release date: 2013-03-28
5. Women and education Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111542
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines different education-related indicators. We begin with a general profile of women's educational attainment, followed by the evolution of their situation in time compared to that of men. We then present more detailed data on the different stages of education, from elementary and high school through to university.
Release date: 2011-12-14
6. Women and health Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111543
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines five major dimensions of health, comparing women and men in different age groups. The first section looks at well-being and measures of good physical and mental health, including some fitness measures. The second section examines chronic health conditions and mental health problems. The third section shows data on risk factors and health-related behaviours (diet, physical activity and tobacco use). The fourth section deals with accessing and using health care services, and the last section presents statistics on life expectancy, death and causes of death.
Release date: 2011-12-14
7. Women with activity limitations Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111545
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter examines the basic demographic characteristics of women and men with disabilities, the types and causes of their activity limitations, the domain in which the disabilities reported most often manifest themselves, the education and income of women with and without disabilities, and their experiences in the workforce.
Release date: 2011-12-14
8. Families, living arrangements and unpaid work Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111546
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter on families, living arrangements and unpaid work examines the family context and living arrangements of women, including their conjugal lives, and for those in couples, whether they are legal marriages or common-law unions, opposite-sex or same-sex couples, and whether or not there are children present. In addition, female lone-parent families are also analysed, as well as women who live in other arrangements, such as alone or with non-relatives. Other patterns related to births, marriages and divorces are explored, as are family characteristics and living arrangements of immigrant women and visible minority women. Finally, the area of unpaid work is examined, specifically, care of household children, domestic work (including housework and household maintenance) and volunteering.
Release date: 2011-12-14
9. Senior women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111441
Geography: Canada
Description:
This chapter, entitled Senior Women, provides an overview of the situation of senior women in the population, analyzed from an historical perspective when applicable. We will examine their sociodemographic characteristics, including life expectancy, diversity, and family situation. Various factors are also associated with this population's well-being, such as social life, economic situation and health; we will therefore explore social networks and subjective well-being, volunteering, and the most recent trends in the labour force participation and income of senior women. Finally, we will present the most prevalent chronic health conditions in senior women, their lifestyle habits, the formal and informal care to which they have access, and the causes of death.
Release date: 2011-07-26
10. First Nations, Métis and Inuit women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201000111442
Geography: Canada
Description:
This article, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women explores the diverse circumstances and experiences of Aboriginal women in Canada. Overall, it highlights their demographic characteristics, families, housing, language, employment, income, education, justice and health. Where possible, data on First Nations, Métis and Inuit women are compared with those of their male counterparts and with non-Aboriginal women.
Release date: 2011-07-26

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