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Women, meanwhile, are heavily represented in fields like education and health care, which are not as hard hit in a recession. And they are also already in more flexible jobs, or part-time jobs, that pay less and may be less likely targeted in this tough time.
The downside to what could be a remarkable milestone is some sobering facts: women work fewer overall hours than men and are more likely to be in part-time jobs without insurance. So women are in a tougher position to support families with the work they do.
Add this to the mix: When women are unemployed and searching for work, the time they spend taking care of kids nearly doubles, the Times reports. Probably because there’s no money for child care. But unemployed men do not alter child care duties much at all. Looking for a job remains their top job, while women, who juggle it all while employed, juggle even more while unemployed.
Does any of this sound strikingly familiar? Are you employed yet under-employed when it comes to supporting your family, but still taking full responsibility for the day-to-day care of everything home?
