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The role of women in the coronavirus economic crisis

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The coronavirus crisis is different from known economic crises of the past. First, this time it is affecting industries previously less prone to crisis and in which more women work, meaning the highest developed and richest countries in the world are also deeply hit.

The sectors affected are primarily the gastronomy, tourism and retail industries. In typical economic crises of the past, manufacturing industry or the construction sector were affected—mainly male-dominated professions. This was also the case in the financial crisis of 2008.

Secondly, according to the evidence, men have more opportunities for telework than women and are more likely to keep their jobs. Meanwhile, the care deficits caused by the closure of daycare centres and schools threaten reversals for feminism and emancipation.

What’s next? Currently, economic analysts are predicting an end to the crisis at the end of 2021. The moment to reflect and give future scenarios a space is now. This project, supported by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and the Hans Böckler Stiftung, formulates progressive answers on how to support women and how women can support the recovery from the coronavirus economic crisis.

macro-economics,care,feminist Covid-19, women and the economy—it’s not all about careBrigitte Young
gender inequalities,gender segregation What should a female career and family structure post-pandemic look like?Agnieszka Piasna
gender-sensitive recovery The imperative of a gender-sensitive recoveryJuliane Bir and Aline Brüser
central banks,gender disparities Why we need gender-responsive central bankingAnita Bhatia
Magdalena Andersson,first female prime minister Creating a gender-equal recoveryLisa Pelling and Linn Brolin
gender equality Good news for gender equality as we exit the Covid-19 crisis?Maria Jepsen
work-life conflict,work-life balance Work-life conflict in EuropeFrances McGinnity
public services Taxing better to create more caring—and feminist—societiesMagdalena Sepúlveda
Pics Covid-19: a tale of two service sectorsJohn Hurley
Covid-19 impact,jobs,hours,women,care Bearing the brunt: the impact of Covid-19 on womenSofia Fernandes and Klervi Kerneïs
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