“When we are mothers we have access to important insight, wisdom and compassion. For that reason ,we must insert ourselves into these broader conversations. And we must do so fearlessly.” I recently discovered a motherhood blogger who styles herself “The Ultimate Outcast”. Like me and a lot of women, she read Ann Crittenden’s “The Price of [...]
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“The Wealth of a Nation Starts in a Woman’s Womb”
By Valerie Young on October 19, 2011 in economic impact family caregiving, Economy and Mothers, maternal welfare, Motherhood is political, Price of Motherhood, Uncategorized, unpaid household labor
The Care Crisis: Unpaid Leave is No Leave At All
By womaninwashington on April 18, 2011 in : child care, crisis of care, economic impact family caregiving, unpaid household labor
Unlike the rest of the world, the US does not guarantee mothers and fathers paid time off from work when a baby is born or child adopted. This comes as a total shock and surprise to many. Some people, especially professionals and those at large companies, will be offered a certain number of weeks with [...]
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