Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: From the Women's Budget Group: Understanding economic inactivity is key to assessing ...
From the Women's Budget Group:
Understanding economic inactivity is key to assessing an economy’s health, but the term itself is biased. It implies that unpaid activities like caregiving don’t contribute to the economy—when in fact, they are invaluable.
It’s crucial to recognise that paid employment isn’t the only way to contribute. Caregiving and other unpaid work deserve the recognition they truly merit!
#gender #economics #workers
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