Struggle Care
51: Division of Labor with Eve Rodsky
Sep 25, 2023
Eve Rodsky, promoting a new solution to the division of labor problem. How women shoulder most unpaid domestic work. How her book, Fair Play, offers practical ways to divide labor. The mindset shifts needed for fair play. The harmful norms hurting us all. The importance of accountability and trust. The mental load of tasks. Viewing boundaries with a fresh perspective. Finding your "unicorn space".
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Quick takeaways
- Challenging and redefining traditional gender roles and assumptions is crucial for achieving a fair division of household labor.
- Clear communication, ownership, and boundaries are vital in creating an equitable partnership and maintaining a fair distribution of responsibilities.
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The Power of Boundaries in Reclaiming Your Life
The podcast episode discusses the importance of boundaries and reclaiming your time and interests. It highlights how societal assumptions and gender roles can lead to overwhelming mental and emotional burdens for women, particularly in regards to unpaid domestic work. The episode emphasizes the need to challenge and redefine traditional notions of mental health, embracing the concept of having appropriate emotions at appropriate times and weathering life's challenges while still holding onto oneself. It encourages individuals to embrace their own interests and passions, finding meaning and happiness in their lives, and recognizing that they deserve to be interesting and engaged outside of their roles as parents or caregivers.
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