Job Losses Impact Women

Since the coronavirus sent the U-S economy into a tailspin, more than 21 million jobs have been lost, and research shows women lost nearly six out of every ten jobs across all sectors. In April alone, women’s job losses were five times higher than the total lost during the Great Recession. Nicole Mason with the Institute for Women’s Policy Research says women are more vulnerable during economic downturns because, even though many are primary wage earners or make substantial financial contributions, they make less money. During the pandemic, Mason says many women, already stretched thin as both breadwinners and primary caregivers, now are charged with teaching kids.
Mason said, “And for women who are in lower-wage jobs or considered essential workers, this is really hard, because many of them have to make the choice of going to work and making a living and taking care of their children.”
Mason says since many workers will not get their jobs back right away as the economy recovers, stimulus checks and unemployment benefits should be extended until everyone can go back to work.

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