Today, Explained A woman’s work is never done
Dec 4, 2020
Bridget Schulte, Director of the Better Life Lab at New America and author of 'Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time,' discusses the pandemic's profound impact on women in the workforce. She highlights the 'She-Session' where millions exited jobs, taking on increased caregiving roles. The conversation touches on the historical context of childcare crises and the fluctuating support for universal childcare in America. Schulte also reflects on shifting gender dynamics at home and the urgent need for policy changes to support working families.
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She-cession
- This recession, dubbed a "She-cession," differs from previous ones.
- Women, not men, have suffered the most job losses.
Reasons for Job Losses
- Women's overrepresentation in pandemic-affected sectors like hospitality and education led to job losses.
- School and childcare closures forced many women to leave the workforce.
Unequal Impact
- The pandemic's impact on women is unequal, disproportionately affecting women of color and lower-income women.
- Single mothers, often overrepresented in vulnerable sectors, are particularly hard hit.
