Canada is much friendlier than the U.S. when it comes to working mothers
Amanda Erickson /
Washington Post
Looking at how many women are working is important because not too long ago, few were able to work outside the home at all. Though women were called to the factory floors during World Wars I and II, they mostly kept out of the labor force. And those who did work were relegated to such traditionally “female jobs” as teacher, nurse or secretary.