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Best of 2024: Jessica Calarco | How Women Became America’s Safety Net

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

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Women, Labor, and Social Safety Nets

This chapter examines the personal experiences that shaped the speaker's perspectives on social safety nets, particularly through the lens of their mother's life and challenges. It discusses the undervaluation of labor, especially in women-dominated sectors like education and childcare, while highlighting the impact of systemic inequities. The narrative calls for an equitable transformation in support systems for families, particularly in light of the increased burdens highlighted by the pandemic.

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