… evidence proves that women take on the brunt of unpaid care compared to men – from childcare through to domestic care, meaning they spend more time at home – based on the gendered perception that women are care givers. What our evidence also indicates, is that in …
… on 25 February addressing new ways to revolutionise the care system. Good afternoon to you all. It’s wonderful to be … And if we want see change – or to start a revolution on care in this case – we have to get personal. So, let’s bring it home. We need to talk about unpaid care. Differently. Because the reality is just not working …
… Council in Brussels on 8 December 2022 on why the European Care Strategy offers much needed hope for the future. Dear … a very positive move for gender equality. The Care Strategy . A strategy, which if adopted, offers much … equality in Europe, we included a survey which focused on care in the pandemic. While more men stepped up and used …
… and also for many, homes became improvised schools and day-care centres. The situation was surreal. And I am sure it is … survey focused on critical aspects on time spent on unpaid care during the pandemic – and this includes childcare, long-term care and housework. Starting with a broad overview - the …
… of a questionnaire which explores the share of informal care in the household for two time periods, before the … dedicated to- and distribution of- paid work and unpaid care (children/grandchildren, older people, or people with … activities due to health problems and/or with disabilities care, and housework) within the household Working …
… the way we live and work. She explains: “When consumers care about sustainability, they might avoid fast fashion. And … the additional responsibility, they should be there to care for big social issues, such as gender equality. …
… for the parents, a primary school for the twins, a day-care for the two-year old and with whatever space remains, … alongside other demands like housework or long-term unpaid care. It all adds up. And if it’s not shared equally, it … the laundry, an important work project, then taking care of home-schooling and then cooking dinner – and just …
… women also assume most of the domestic work and 70% of all care tasks. We're a long way from an equal sharing of … and opportunities between women and men when it comes to care and domestic work. Spain’s Instituto de las Mujeres … crisis, women are threatened. The astonishing overload of care work and destruction of employment has particularly …
… in the workplace. These ideas lead me to my second topic. Care. Care responsibilities should never cause anyone to leave … And during the pandemic home and work merged into one. Care responsibilities exploded. Covid recovery plans must …
… the private space – they completed domestic tasks provided care for children and elderly, and were generally excluded … for me to continuing working? I realise that the growing care burdens and inflexibility of my employers leave me no … the spaces collapsed – home and work merged into one. Care responsibilities exploded. And even though men doubled …
… that they are mainly young, highly educated, and taking care of children – in particular if they are women. Indeed, … and data entry. Having more men being paid to take care of children and people’s homes can help chip away at …