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172. Weaponized Incompetence and the Hidden Mental Load on Women with Paige Connell

Financial Feminist

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The Burden of Unrecognized Labor in Parenting and Household Responsibilities

This chapter explores the societal expectations placed on women to perform unpaid labor in childcare and household management. It delves into the concept of the mental load, where women are burdened with coordinating and remembering tasks while lacking recognition for their contributions. The discussion also touches on the challenges of breaking away from traditional gender roles and fostering equality in parenting and household responsibilities.

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