The Extra Cost of Being a Woman, with Marisa Bate

💸Do you find yourself worried about personal safety and economic security? Are you frustrated by the inequalities women still face in 2023? Do you find yourself increasingly fed up with the patriarchy?Well, you’re not alone. One in six UK women will experience economic abuse, which exists in 95% of domestic abuse cases. These stats have worsened due to the aftermath of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. While the world celebrates International Women’s Day #IWD, we question whether there’s all that much to celebrate at all – given the terrible state of affairs when it comes to everything from the gender pay gap to violence against women. On today’s episode, we speak to Marisa Bate – a freelance journalist, author and regular commentator on feminist issues about the extra cost of being a woman, the importance of women taking charge of their finances, structural inequalities and more.The Wallet is hosted by Emilie Bellet - founder of Vestpod (a platform that helps women to save and invest more and provides money resources to financially empower women) and author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich.Vestpod:IG https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ FB https://www.facebook.com/vestpod  Website https://www.vestpod.com/  AD | Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you – and they’re offering you the chance to get an extra £50 on them! Simply open a Plan at www.wealthify.com/thewallet and invest at least £50, then after 12 months of investing, they’ll pay £50 into your Plan. (T&Cs apply. New customers only. Offer available to the first 500 qualifying customers. Claim the offer and invest by 30th June 2023). With investing your capital is at risk and you could get back less than you put in. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.*We are not certified financial advisers. The information made available on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.