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By Julie Kashen and Gayle Goldin | Trump’s economy is bad for women’s economic well-being. A recent poll about economic security found that men and women are facing real economic crises now, and also fearing for the future; and there is a gender gap in both financial struggles and hope.
The nationally representative survey of more than 2,000 registered voters—conducted by the Century Foundation, in partnership with Morning Consult—reveals some similarities in women and men’s experiences in the economy. In alarming numbers, people are skipping meals to save money, paying bills on credit cards, borrowing from friends and family and tapping into savings to make ends meet. More than 70 percent think it has become more difficult for average people to afford paying for college, raising a family and buying a home.
Women and men are similarly concerned that President Trump’s tariffs will raise prices on everyday goods (79 percent and 78 percent, respectively). They express similar levels of concern about the cost of groceries (84 percent and 82 percent) and paying the rent (48 percent and 45 percent).
Digging further into the numbers, however, the differences between both the concerns and direct experiences of men and women are more striking. Women, of all ages, feel even more strongly than men that Trump’s first months in office have negatively impacted the overall economy, prices at the grocery store, and their personal or family finances. (Click here to read more) |
