
Jessica Calarco
An incisive exploration of how American women have become the informal social safety net amid systemic underinvestment and cultural myths, and what it would take to build a fairer society.
The book is based on over 400 hours of interviews with families, mostly in Indiana, conducted between 2018 and 2022.
Section 1
8 Sections
Imagine a country where the social safety net is not a government program, but the collective unpaid labor of millions of women.
Yet this progress was short-lived. Once the war ended,
Today, despite women making up nearly half of the workforce, they continue to bear the brunt of unpaid caregiving, spending on average two hours more per day on housework and childcare than men.
As we begin this journey, keep in mind that the struggles faced by women today are deeply rooted in historical policy decisions and cultural expectations.
8 more insights available in app
Unlock all 8 sections, 9 insights, full audio, and interactive mind map in the SnapBooks app.
Unveiling the Untold Story of Women’s Unseen Labor Holding America Together
Read articleUnmasking the Economic and Political Forces That Left Women Holding It Together
Read article