Huff Post: Report From Katie Porter Shows 1 In 5 Women Have Left Workforce Since Pandemic
The congresswoman is calling for more support, especially for women of color, who’ve been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19-related economic cr…
Porter wrote, “No matter how we look at the data—by race, by sector, by income—it’s clear the burden of the pandemic is falling hardest on women.”
Moreover, lack of support from both government and employers for balancing work and home responsibilities is pushing women out of the workforce. While men have become increasingly involved, women still typically bear the brunt of housework and childcare responsibilities. (3/10)
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) December 8, 2020
