COVID-19 pandemic exposed load mothers carry — burden that’s still being ignored today

Naijaonpoint_ng | 05-05-2026 04:47pm |

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significant and often unrecognized challenges faced by mothers, particularly in the areas of household management, child care, and financial disparities. Research indicates that the pandemic intensified these existing burdens, revealing the systemic nature of the inequalities that mothers encounter. Despite the increased visibility of these issues during the pandemic, many of the underlying factors contributing to this disproportionate load remain unaddressed in current discussions and policy considerations.

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