Gender roles affect caregiving from "summary" of Love's Labor by Eva Feder Kittay
The performance of caregiving, a profoundly human and social activity, is deeply influenced by gender roles. These gendered expectations shape the way individuals approach and carry out caregiving tasks, leading to significant disparities in the distribution of care responsibilities. Women, who are predominantly associated with nurturing and caregiving roles, often bear the brunt of caregiving duties within families and communities. This unequal burden is a direct result of societal norms and expectations surrounding gender and caregiving. The relegation of caregiving responsibilities to women is not a matter of mere coincidence or individual choice; rather, it is a systemic issue rooted in deeply ingrained gender stereotypes and cultural beliefs. These stereotypes perpetuate the idea that women are naturally more suited to caregiving tasks, while men are better equipped for roles that are traditionally associated with power and authority. As a result, caregiving becomes devalued and marginalized, reinforcing the gendered division of labor within families and soci...
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