More women than men are unemployed, partly because they are engaged in unpaid labour: caregiving, cooking and cleaning
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products
The latest unemployment figures show deepening joblessness and continuous setbacks
All indicators, including the employment statistics released this week show how black women bear the brunt of unemployment. Here are their stories
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Social norms and the economic value we attach to work are among the reasons the disparity still exists