During the crisis, unemployment among men substantially exceeded unemployment among women, because there was a greater effect on fields where there were more males occupied (e.g. construction).
Kriisi ajal kasvas Eestis meeste tööpuudus naiste omast oluliselt suuremaks, kuna suurem langus oli valdkondades, kus töötas suhteliselt palju mehi (nt ehituses).