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“The care work force, the people who care for the elderly and disabled in the country and the people who principally provide child care are overwhelmingly women and overwhelmingly paid at poverty wages.” quote by Brian Deese
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“The care work force, the people who care for the elderly and disabled in the country and the people who principally provide child care are overwhelmingly women and overwhelmingly paid at poverty wages.”

Brian Deese

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Highlights that caregiving roles are predominantly filled by women who receive low wages.

In simple terms: Women dominate low‑paid caregiving jobs.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair pay in care work.

Themes

gender economics caregiving

Mood

serious determined

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • wage advocacy
  • gender equity

Key Concepts

labor market inequality social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can wages be raised?
  • What societal values perpetuate this disparity?
A Different Perspective

Change may be slow and contested.

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