… 3. The rate for women at risk of poverty in 2007 stood at 17% compared to 15% for men. When it came to the elderly, the same rate stood at 22% for women compared to 17% for men (and 34% for single parents) [3]. 4. In 2008, the … on home care activities compared to men's 26 hours [10]. 17. Care responsibilities for adult dependent persons in 2005 …