Single women home buying phemonema

Single women in Japan are refusing to take on the traditional role of wife and parent, like their mothers, foregoing tradition to have a social life, and greater independence.

No wonder, since Japan ranked 91 out of 128 countries as one of the worst countries for gender equality. However, like most countries Japanese women attain higher levels of education, better jobs, and thus have more disposable income.

South Korean women like the Japanese, have also decided to forego tradition to stay at home longer, pursue higher levels of education, and acquire more disposable income. Korea ranked 97 out of 128 countries.

Sweden, is considered the best place on earth to live as a women for gender equality, based on measures in economic participation, political empowerment, educational attainment, and health and survival.

Canada ranked 18th in 2007, but is still a better place for women overall than the US that ranks 31st. If you ever considered living somewhere else, then read this article that summarizes the best places to live for women.

With a general trend of greater equality for women, especially in the Nordic countries, but also in places like the Philippines that ranked 6th for gender equality, it is no wonder that single women are home buying on their own.

Single women going it alone in the home buying market is becoming a Canadian national phenomenon with 26% of single women deciding to go it alone. With 1 in four buyers of homes women, there are positive signs that financial institutions are focusing on this growing portion of the population.

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