The rise of women in the gig economy

Women have been joining the gig workforce at a rapid clip during the pandemic.

Why it matters: Gigs offer the flexibility that so many working women seek, but the jobs can come with low, unstable wages.

What's happening: Women have been disproportionately hurt by the pandemic — both because they were overrepresented in hard-hit industries like hospitality and service, and because they were likelier than men to leave jobs to care for children.

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