And according to a cover story in today’s NYTimes,“As Layoffs Surge, Women May Surpass Men in Job Force”. Writes reporter Catherine Rampell:

“A deep and prolonged recession, therefore, may change not only household budgets and habits: it may also challenge longstanding gender roles.”

I have so much to say about this I can’t contain it in a post! More soon though, I promise, as the gender&recession story continues.