Disruption to the labour market caused by the coronavirus pandemic will have a disproportionate impact on women, according to a report.
Analysis by Close the Gap, a Scottish advocacy group, found that inequalities that existed before the outbreak meant women, in particular those in lower-paid roles, will be harder hit than men.
The report argued that because men and women do different types of jobs and are employed at different levels, a disproportionate impact is predicted for women as the economic harm of the virus is expected to vary by sector.
“Some of the sectors where women’s high-exposure roles are concentrated will be less likely to recover after the end of the Covid-19 crisis, including accommodation, food services and retail, as these sectors will be
