UK society regressing back to 1950s for many women, warn experts

Inequality has worsened during lockdown, says study, with women saddled with more not less childcare

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The coronavirus pandemic is threatening to derail women’s careers and take UK society back to a 1950s style of living, experts have warned, as research showed the proportion of mothers responsible for 90 to 100% of childcare increased from 27% to 45% during lockdown.

Researchers at the University of Sussex found 72% of mothers described themselves as the “default” parent for all or most of the time during lockdown, while 67% of women with work commitments also described themselves as such. In addition, 70% of women reported being completely or mostly responsible for home schooling.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/30UYJ4g