During lockdown, women s responsibilities as primary caretakers in the home increased over and above existing work commitments with additional burdens . (Pawel Czerwinski/ Unsplash)
As many South Africans prepare for Mother s Day this weekend, wellness expert Ina van der Watt believes that, in addition to celebrating, it s also essential to acknowledge what working mothers have sacrificed this past year. The past year has put a spotlight on the additional burdens women continue to shoulder… During lockdown, women s responsibilities as primary caretakers in the home increased over and above existing work commitments. Some of these included assisting children with homeschooling, increased meal planning and execution, and looking after other relatives in need of care, notes the managing director of the counselling helpline, Universal Corporate Wellness.