Women on the Frontlines
Women represent 70% of health and social services staff worldwide, 76% of U.S. healthcare jobs
U.S. women hold 78% of hospital jobs, 70% of pharmacy jobs, 51% of grocery store jobs
U.S. healthcare worker infection rate: 73% women, 27% men
Women represent just 10% of the representatives on the U.S. coronavirus task force
Women at Home
Women represent 75% of U.S. primary caregivers
In 2 out of 3 households with children, women have been primarily responsible for childcare during the pandemic
U.S. women are spending 30% more time on family responsibilities
Women at Work
The industries hit hardest by the pandemic – leisure, hospitality, education and healthcare – employ disproportionate numbers of women and people of color, causing women (especially women of color) to bear a greater economic brunt than their male counterparts
Female jobs are 19% more at risk than male ones
Women make up 54% of U.S. job losses
The Silver Lining
1 in 3 men have taken on more household responsibilities
Among working individuals, in the wake of COVID-19: 7 in 10 expect workplaces will accelerate gender equity; 6 in 10 expect a better work-life balance; 7 in 10 expect more control over their work schedule
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