Child care Quote by Brian Deese
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Congressional testimony, 2021
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.
