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Nancy Woloch, "Women and the American Experience: A Concise History" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Gender

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Women's Workforce Evolvement and Impact of COVID-19

The chapter delves into the historical increase in women's workforce participation, emphasizing the shift towards two-income households and women taking on primary earner roles. It also reflects on the varying impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on women in the workforce, highlighting the disparities in outcomes based on educational and economic backgrounds.

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