How has COVID increased the gender gap in income? (1 point)

• Women are losing their jobs to take care of their children and families.
People are getting married at younger ages to make sure they have enough income during
COVID.
• Women are being fired from top jobs due to COVID restrictions.
Women are finding new, higher-paying opportunities in caregiving since the outbreak of COVID

3 answers

- Women are losing their jobs at a higher rate than men, as sectors such as hospitality, retail, and education, where women are overrepresented, have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
- Women are more likely to work part-time or in precarious, low-paying jobs, which have been more likely to be cut or furloughed during the pandemic.
- Women are taking on a larger share of caregiving responsibilities, such as childcare and eldercare, due to school and daycare closures, leading to decreased working hours and career advancement opportunities.
- Women are facing increased barriers to re-entering the workforce after leaving to care for family members during the pandemic.
what one is it
Women are losing their jobs at a higher rate than men, as sectors such as hospitality, retail, and education, where women are overrepresented, have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.