Why is the traditional 'women's work' no longer considered 'work'? Its not normally done by men (or it would be upgraded very fast!) but is still the lot of women everywhere.
More than ever, it is described as if it were a sort of 'hobby' that people are doing in their spare time and not real work.
Why are single parents on benefits, who look after their own children, not considered to be 'working'? Its incredibly hard work bringing up a family, and considerably cheaper for the government to give income support than pay out huge amounts of subsidised childcare. Especially as few can afford to live on current wages and need topping up anyway.
Looking after your children at home seems to have been downgraded to the same status as 'brushing your teeth' or 'feeding the cat' - something you do when you are not 'working'!
I find this a real insult to women - this brushing aside of all they do, all they have done in the past, and the sacrifices they constantly make for their families to keep them healthy and safe and on the rails.
Or am I missing something?
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'Womens Work'
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HalloVera · 01/04/2014 14:41
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