![]() But where there is a crisis, there is also opportunity. So many of the jobs lost during the pandemic were held by women, that the resulting economic recession has been called a “shecession” - or even an example of “disaster patriarchy.”īut our current economic system has had a history of harming women disproportionately - in fact, in many ways, COVID-19 has simply revealed and exacerbated already existing inequalities. ![]() The pandemic has simultaneously increased the demand for unpaid labor from women, including childcare and homeschooling while decimating industries like retail, leisure, hospitality, education, and entertainment which are their main employers. There are many ways women across the world have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. To celebrate, we’re sharing an updated release of Upstream’s audio documentary: Feminism for the 99 Percent. March 8th is also International Women’s Day - a global holiday commemorating the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s the first week of Women’s History Month - a month devoted to commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. ![]()
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