A Story About the Problems and Strengths of Women Who Work as Gig Workers

Abstract

The gig economy is growing quickly, which has made it easier for people to work flexibly. However, it has also made women who work on platforms more vulnerable. This article looks at the specific problems that women gig workers face, such as not being able to count on their income, not having any social safety, algorithmic bias, workplace harassment, and having to do both paid and unpaid care labour. It also looks at ways to fix these systemic problems. The paper examines the structural and socio-cultural elements that exacerbate women's precariousness in gig employment, utilising existing research, policy analysis, and stakeholder perspectives. It also suggests a multi-level structure for dealing with these issues by improving platform administration, making labour laws more responsive to gender issues, adding more social protection measures, and creating collective support systems like worker organisations. The article's goal is to help shape legislative debates and make gig-economy ecosystems more fair and open by focusing on women's real-life experiences.