Figure B
Women hit harder in sectors where they are more likely to work: Shares of employment (February 2020) and employment losses (April 2020)
| Women | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares of employment | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Shares of job losses | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Shares of employment | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Shares of job losses | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Shares of employment | 77.4% | 22.6% |
| Shares of job losses | 82.9% | 17.1% |
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics public data series.
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