The disruptions caused by Covid-19 have revealed structural inequalities, but also the possibility of a better future
There has been so much bleak news this year. Like many of us, I am feeling desperate for some positives to hold on to. But to be clear, announcing £16 billion on defence on international men’s day and then, on equal pay day, briefing a public-sector pay freeze for a mostly female labour force is not my idea of good news.
But there are signs of hope when it comes to women and equality. The UK is at a coronavirus crossroads and, with the right decisions, we could accelerate towards parity at work and at home; or, if we get it wrong, we could turn the clock back decades for women. Which path will the government take?
