The gig economy is a growing trend for anyone hoping to control their schedule or make a little extra money, and more than ever, women are seizing the opportunities.

For example, the number of women earning on the Uber app has increased nearly 80% since the beginning of the year

Delivery services like Instacart and Doordash say women represent over 50% of their workforce

“The gig economy is one of the only ways that women can sometimes find a way to earn income while balancing all of the commitments that they have,” said Shelly Steward of the Aspen Institute Future of Work Initiative.

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