Bloomberg Businessweek
America Runs on Women, that Status Quo Could Be Devastating
Jun 12, 2024
Jessica Calarco from University of Wisconsin talks about how women have become America's safety net, exploring the economic gender gap and challenges faced. The podcast delves into the disparities in unpaid labor, societal expectations, and the importance of valuing care work. Discussions also touch on overcoming misconceptions and uniting for societal improvements.
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- Unpaid care work contributes to the gender pay gap, hindering women's economic parity with men.
- Neoliberal policies post-New Deal reinforced traditional gender roles, limiting women's workforce participation.
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Women's Unpaid Care Work and Gender Pay Gap
Women are often the default caregivers for children, the sick, and the elderly, leading to a significant amount of unpaid labor. This unpaid work contributes to the gender pay gap as it hinders women's career advancement and economic parity with men. Countries investing in supports to reduce gender gaps show improved economic growth.
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