THE FUTURE OF WORKING MOTHERHOOD

The global health crisis has shown that work, school and childcare systems aren’t supportive enough. Now experts see this as an opportunity for change.

Stephanie Emma Pfeffer

THE FUTURE OF WORKING MOTHERHOOD Working moms might be superwomen, but they’ve been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and resulting recession. Since the start of the crisis, women in the US have lost nearly 7 million jobs. Among Black and Latinx women, roughly half do not have enough money for basic needs such as food and housing. And even women who do are struggling to be caregivers, employees and educators. In fact, about 40 percent of women are reporting symptoms of mental-health issues. Because the pandemic has exposed the faults in childcare and paid leave while highlighting the wage gap, experts say the time is ripe for rethinking these institutions. “We’re at a tipping point,” says Melissa Boteach, Vice President of Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning at the National…

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Working Mother (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November 2020

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