tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663680578112260744.post3204725768839208680..comments2024-03-13T08:18:08.922+10:30Comments on Catdownunder: So "stay at home mums" arecatdownunderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08189081688973141295noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663680578112260744.post-6743404726105468402017-03-10T08:51:50.364+10:302017-03-10T08:51:50.364+10:30I agree that the unpaid tasks and intangible thing...I agree that the unpaid tasks and intangible things people (both women and men) do that enhance and support our society should be valued and recognised for their importance. It is a shame that the government and in turn society only values activities that bring in money or enhance the economy when economy is only one aspect of a healthy society. (Health, happiness, environment, security are some other factors which contribute.)<br /><br />It is interesting that now, while money is the main focus, that all of those tasks like childcare, running school canteens etc. that were previously volunteered are now services that come at a cost. On the other hand, isn't that what women wanted - to have their work valued through remuneration instead of being devalued and dismissed as 'women's work'? 'Women's work' and volunteer work is incredibly important and beware the government or society that fails to realise that and takes it for granted.<br /><br />The politician in question summed it up as "It's all about choice" but only the privileged few have that choice nowadays.<br /><br />Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.com