Why do women need 12 times their salary to buy a home, when men need only eight?
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Women face significant barriers to homeownership, requiring 12 times their salary to buy a home compared to men who need only eight times. Persistent pay gaps and difficulties in saving for deposits contribute to this disparity in France.
A consistent pay gap and more difficulties in saving for a deposit compared to men are some of the factors holding women back from home ownership.
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