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Gender, Work, And Economy

Unpaid Care Work and Gender

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Examine the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work carried by women and its implications for their economic participation. Discuss policies and initiatives aimed at redistributing care work more equitably between genders.

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Unpaid Care Work and Gender Definition Unpaid care work refers to activities such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, and eldercare that are typically done within households without any financial compensation. Gender plays a significant role in the division of unpaid care work, with women globally shouldering a disproportionate burden compared to men. Impact on Women Women often bear the prima...…

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Unit Syllabus 8 Topics
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Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Gender Roles and Labor Market Participation
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Women in Leadership Positions
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Intersectionality and Economic Inequality
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Unpaid Care Work and Gender
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Gender and Entrepreneurship
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Masculinities and Work
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Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace
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