Time Out: A Fair Play Podcast How to Reclaim Our Time with “Fair Play” Author Eve Rodsky
Sep 18, 2024
Eve Rodsky, an organizational management expert and New York Times bestselling author, dives into the disparities in domestic labor and advocates for gender equality. She describes how women's time is often undervalued compared to men's, likening it to sand versus diamonds. Eve shares insights from her research, emphasizing the need for open conversations about caregiving and household responsibilities. She highlights the emotional toll of unequal burdens and offers tools for creating a fairer division of labor at home.
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Set Boundaries in Domestic Work
- Women should set clear boundaries on the domestic tasks they do and communicate where they need support.
- Let partners handle responsibilities fully to promote equality and reduce invisible labor.
Eve's Blueberry Breaking Point
- Eve Rodsky shared a pivotal moment when she burst into tears on the side of the road juggling newborn care and work stress.
- This marked her realization of being the default for invisible domestic labor, inspiring her 'Fair Play' system.
Women’s Time Seen as Infinite
- Women's time is viewed as infinite like sand, men's time as finite like diamonds in patriarchal societies.
- This perception causes women to undervalue their time and take on disproportionate domestic labor.
