Three rising economic identities of women

Understanding women's roles as worker, consumer and investor can help drive policies to bridge the gender gap

The world is far from being equal and fair for women, and the Covid-19 crisis has amplified this disparity, says the writer. To counter this disparity and create an equal future for women, corporate and government policies must support women's full e
The world is far from being equal and fair for women, and the Covid-19 crisis has amplified this disparity, says the writer. To counter this disparity and create an equal future for women, corporate and government policies must support women's full economic participation, she says. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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As the global Covid-19 vaccine roll-out promises light at the end of the tunnel, the world is still accounting for the pandemic's disproportionate impact on women and, consequently, the sacrifices they have made during this time - whether it is at work or at home.

Singapore recognises this and has declared 2021 as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. Meanwhile, this year's theme for International Women's Day on March 8 is "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world".

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 05, 2021, with the headline Three rising economic identities of women. Subscribe