Increase in Employment of Women in U.S.
More working-age women are employed than ever before in U.S. history, with the rise in flexible work arrangements likely playing a role. However, a crisis in childcare is making it harder for women to stay at work, potentially causing setbacks in the pay gap between women and men.
Key Points
- Employment numbers include part-time workers
- Childcare issues impacting women's ability to work full-time
Pros
- More working-age women are employed than ever before in U.S. history
- Rise in flexible work arrangements likely contributing to this increase
Cons
- Crisis in childcare is making it harder for women to stay at work
- Potential setbacks in the pay gap between women and men