Women in the Gig Economy: Fact Sheet
The gig economy is on the rise, and women account for an outsized share of the increase in the temporary self-employed workforce over the past 20 years. Although gig work is a steppingstone to business ownership that it may be good for more women to experience, there are also important implications of women’s self-employment for technical assistance and support providers.
This one-page fact sheet summarizes women business owners’ role in the gig economy, where gaps exist, and areas in which support can be provided
