Debating the Concept of 'Mommy's Position' and Childcare Economics in China

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Exploring the costs of public and private childcare in China, the chapter addresses the notion of 'mommy's position' for working mothers, questioning its limitations and advocating for greater involvement of fathers in childcare responsibilities.

Pregnancy and childcare make up an important part of family and social life. But most of the input and impact often come down on mothers, who sometimes have to halt their careers to care for their children. What happens when they wish to return to the workplace? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates