Violence against women remains a serious problem. In their lifetimes, one in two B.C. women will experience sexual assault. One in three will be the victim of spousal assault. Women also face economic barriers. As a group, we earn only 74 cents on the male dollar.
Women are more likely than men to work in lower paying occupations and part-time employment.
Though they can be discouraging, these statistics motivate us to seek positive solutions. Many people are now working towards a future of true equality. Our society is becoming far less tolerant of family and spousal violence. Courts and lawmakers are beginning to recognize and address this issue and others, both social and economic, that are critical to women's well being. The diverse voices of women are starting to be heard.