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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.” quote by Riane Eisler
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“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.”

Riane Eisler

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.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for paid leave and caregiver credits.

Themes

equality public policy care work economic justice

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

advocacy policy economic

When to use this quote

  • parental leave advocacy
  • budget planning
  • human resources
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

social welfare labor economics gender equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we shift cultural views of care work?
  • What funding models best support caregiver wages?
A Different Perspective

Policies may face political resistance or funding limits.

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