In a year that began with the swearing in of the first-ever Madam Vice President, there is a renewed sense of optimism around what women can achieve. Yet at the same time, gender equality is moving in the wrong direction for the first time in decades, according to strategic consulting firm McKinsey.
One in four women — and three out of four Black women — are thinking about downshifting or leaving their careers, citing lack of flexibility, feeling like they always need to be “on,” and heavier burdens at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
