But a new editorial series from Rest of World shows that the experiences of US-based gig workers aren’t unique — trying to make a living while at the whims of indifferent platforms is difficult no matter what country you’re in. Rest of World’s overview is based on a survey of over 4,000 gig workers across the world. Those parallels appeared in another aspect of platform work the series analyzes: the treatment of women in the gig economy. Rest of World’s survey indicated women worked fewer hours — and many had caregiving duties on top of gig work. There’s too much to possibly summarize in one place, which is all the more reason why you should check out the entire Rest of World series here.

Source: The Nation September 24, 2021 15:45 UTC