An essential subset of self-employed people is the group of working mothers who were, mid-pandemic, essentially forced into it. For working mothers, there was the choice between providing care or maintaining their income. For many, losing their income was not a viable option.
“Ultimately, while self-employment offers benefits to women who found traditional employment unsustainable, asking women to work – even if it’s for themselves – and simultaneously parent still leaves mothers unable to reach their full working potential.”
So, as we consider the benefits of self-employment for single people or parents who are not the primary caregivers in their household, we must also consider the motivations and necessities of self-employed mothers. What can we do to improve the situation or reframe the narrative?
Consider the choices
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