Not only is the health sector feminized, but women particularly racialized women are more likely to be in jobs at the low end of the pay scale, but that require prolonged contact with patients.
"The whole one parent works, one parent stays home, you can’t afford to anymore, especially not around here,” said one woman. “I think probably the biggest reason we’re talking, especially about women going back, if you have family, it’s because you have to.”
Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.
Access to affordable child care affects farm productivity, safety and ultimately the nation’s food supply. Farm families across the U.S. are struggling without it.