How the World’s Top Business Cities are Failing Working Women

The video discusses a Bloomberg analysis of 15 global cities ranked for career women, highlighting the challenges and progress in gender equality. The index considers factors like safety, wealth, and maternity provisions. Toronto ranks highest, but issues like mobility hinder progress. The pandemic has worsened gender equality, with women bearing more childcare responsibilities and job losses. To improve rankings, cities need better safety and maternity provisions, especially in Asian cities where women are underrepresented in management roles.

What factors are considered in the Bloomberg index for ranking global cities for career women?

• Population, GDP, tourism, sports

• Education, healthcare, technology, infrastructure

• Safety, wealth, maternity provisions, mobility, equality

• Climate, culture, language, history

Which city ranked at the top in the Bloomberg analysis for career women?

• New York

• Toronto

• London

• Tokyo

How did the pandemic affect gender equality in the ranked cities?

• It led to more women in leadership roles.

• It improved gender equality significantly.

• It had no impact on gender equality.

• It caused women to fall behind due to increased childcare responsibilities.

What is a major challenge for women in managerial roles in Asian cities like Tokyo and Seoul?

• High cost of living

• Inadequate maternity and paternity leave policies

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Limited access to technology

What do European cities generally get right in terms of gender equality?

• Maternity provisions

• Safety measures

• Technological advancements

• Cultural diversity