A new challenge is facing the long struggle for women’s economic independence in the United States. A recent report from the US Bureau of Statistics has surprised experts, revealing that 455,000 women left their jobs between January and August of this year.
This figure represents the largest exit of women from the job market since the COVID-19 pandemic. The reasons behind this trend are not just statistics; they reflect the real-life difficulties women are facing today.
According to the report, the main reasons for leaving employment include childbirth, economic uncertainty, excessive workloads, severe burnout, and overwhelmingly busy schedules.
A significant factor is the staggering cost of childcare. In the US, raising a newborn costs between $9,000 and $24,000 per year. Faced with these high expenses, many women feel they have no option but to quit their jobs after having a child.
Sociologists are expressing deep concern over this situation. They worry that the freedoms and rights American women have gained over the past century are now being eroded by modern economic and social pressures.
