Even before the pandemic, 30% of women in BC supported people who have long-term illness, disabilities or are ageing, racking up an estimated 6 million unpaid caregiving hours a week. With school and daycare closures, women attributed 6x more lost work hours each week to family responsibilities than men.
With school and daycare closures, women attributed 6x more lost work hours each week to family responsibilities than men.
Financial instability from lost hours or reductions in income is impacting women’s health. The longer the period of unemployment, the greater the impact on mental health.