On the Margins: Economic Security for Women of Color Through the Coronavirus Crisis and Beyond

COVID-19 is hitting women of color hardest. The intersecting gender and racial wealth gaps, perpetuated by racist and sexist policies and practices, leave women of color without financial reserves to weather a job loss or economic crisis. The initial coronavirus relief packages are insufficient in meeting the needs of women of color, who are less likely to receive small business loans and grants, less likely to work for employers that are required to provide temporary paid leave benefits, and less likely to be banked and receive timely recovery rebates. CWWG’s newest report reviews the recent coronavirus relief packages and assesses the benefits, shortcomings, and implications for women of color.