Street Vendors of New York: Spotlight on Women Vendors

To celebrate Women’s history month, Immigration Research Initiative is putting a spotlight on the important but often overlooked role of women entrepreneurs as street vendors in New York City. Women have made major advances in many areas throughout the business world, and even on the busy streets of New York, women are making their mark as microbusiness owners. Today, nearly half of street vendors are women, yet women are far less likely than men to hold business licensing and are disproportionately impacted by the lack of available permits. A new release from Immigration Research Initiative highlights the role that women play as street vendors and the areas for much-needed policy change.