Care Quote by Riane Eisler
“Care work produces public goods, and should be supported in families by policies such as paid parental leave and caregiver tax credits, and by investments in good training and wages for caregiving, including early childhood education, in the market.”
About This Quote
Source Policy Paper: Caring Economy, Riane Eisler, 2020
Society benefits when caregiving work is recognized as a public good and supported through family-friendly policies and fair compensation.
In simple terms: Care work should be valued and backed by policies and wages.
Advocate for paid leave and caregiver credits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parental leave advocacy
- budget planning
- human resources
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift cultural views of care work?
- What funding models best support caregiver wages?
Policies may face political resistance or funding limits.