Dr. Lynette Fraga talks with Brigid Schulte about the role of women and men in the workplace, child care, and society’s view of both. Schulte shares how her own experiences in the workplace drove her to better understand the work of caregiving, and the inequities of this work among women and men. Together, Schulte and Dr. Fraga discuss how public policy may offer solutions to a more supportive environment for families and caregivers.

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SHOW NOTES

"The Future of Work May be Even More Sexist" by Brigid Schulte and Emily Hallgren (Slate, Feb. 10, 2021) https://slate.com/technology/2021/02/boys-who-care-girls-who-code.html

Crisis Conversations with the Better Life Lab https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/better-life-lab-collections/crisis-conversations-better-life-lab/

Report: Professional Caregiving Men Find Meaning and Pride in their Work, but Face Stigma (New America) https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/reports/professional-caregiving-men-find-meaning-and-pride-their-work-face-stigma/

Report: Providing Care Changes Men (New America) https://www.newamerica.org/better-life-lab/reports/providing-care-changes-men/