Reported 12 months ago
Jessica Calarco, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses her book 'Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net,' explaining how American women have historically filled the gaps in social safety net programs, bearing the brunt of caregiving responsibilities due to inadequate government support. Women disproportionately hold underpaid jobs and provide unpaid caregiving work, which has detrimental effects on their well-being and economic parity. The pandemic exacerbated these challenges, highlighting the impact on women, especially mothers, who faced balancing work and caregiving responsibilities during remote work. Women faced penalties for utilizing remote work options, leading to lower opportunities for promotion and being seen as less committed compared to men taking similar opportunities.
Source: YAHOO