By Merelin

I chose this topic because many young women, since the start of the pandemic, are either struggling to receive jobs, are single mothers that do not have the necessary resources to provide for their children, or are struggling to help assist their families financially.

Through this project I learned that there are many different ways women have struggled since 2020, and many have suffered because of the inequalities they are subjected to.

You can read Merelin’s full essay here.

This project was made in collaboration with GlobalGirl Media-ChicagoThe ERA Coalition, and The Fund for Women’s Equality. You can learn more about this collaboration here.


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