The pandemic has undoubtedly taken a toll on the social and economic structures of the world. As countries navigate the economic situation – deemed far worse than the 2008 recession, according to the World Economic Forum women have faced the greater brunt of the pandemic.
It has further affected women’s unemployment with COVID-19 forcing women to drop out of the labour force. Analysis conducted by the World Bank shows that women make up for only 19.9 percent of the workforce while men dominate over 80 percent of the jobs market. This financial insecurity threatens their social safety as well. The situation is no better for those in the workforce as nearly 47 percent of women are facing more stress and anxiety amid the pandemic,…