Women account for nearly all new US jobs in August

(semafor.com)

13 points | by thm 10 hours ago ago

2 comments

  • MyelinatedT 7 hours ago ago

    The key point being:

    > Because women tend to earn less than men and are likelier to hold multiple jobs, the figure suggests hiring is clustered in low-paying, contingent roles, meaning it’s not “necessarily a positive story for women overall,” Indeed Hiring Lab said.

    Odds are that this is much more a reflection of a very poor job market, rather than a good outcome for women (or discriminatory hiring practices).

    • laurels-marts 6 hours ago ago

      > 60% of college/university graduates are women, but it’s not “necessarily a positive story for women overall,” since it also means women are disproportionately burdened with student-loan debt.