Family care experiences and characteristics are shaped by cultural, historic, economic, and political forces. In the United States, feminist research has focused on persistent gender inequalities […]
American women’s burdens are made worse by the cultural value placed on “intensive mothering,” a child rearing practice that idealizes expert informed and exhaustive care for […]
By Juliana Martínez Franzoni Across Latin America, an unequal care regime is behind the stagnation, precariousness and fragility of female labor participation. This care regime sits […]
By Janette Dill and Mignon Duffy There is a substantial body of research showing the stratification of the care workforce by gender and race. Carework is […]