Blog 3

Carework on a personal issue is something that I have experienced my whole life since I was younger. My mother had five children, in which I am the second oldest. My mother and father work constantly to make sure everything was taking care of for their kids. Therefore, since they were working constantly, me and my eldest sister were the ones watching my younger siblings majority of the time while they were at work. Me and my eldest sister had to make sure my younger brothers and sister were fed, homework was done, and basically watch over them. When my mother would return home from work, work did not stop there for her. She made sure the chores were done, groceries were fine, food was prepared, and made sure my younger brothers and sister were bathed. My mother worked constantly and my father would sometimes help but majority of the time my mother was the one doing most of the household duties. As far as this issue being a public issue carework is extra work and labor for women in which they are not getting earnings from. This extra work can cause stress on women because they may be overwhelmed with work in which can result in low performance at their place of employment.

There were many issues that was presented in the clips "Juggling Work and Care." Some issues that was presented were carers having to leave work to take care of family responsibilities at home. The UK brought up interesting efforts to handle and support those who are carers.
I believe their efforts to help carers is a great idea. Supporting carers by making time flexible, allowing to work at home, creating networks, focus groups allows carers to take care of their responsibilities at home without having to quit there job. By creating this type of support system brings good to the company because then carers will be more loyal, committed, and an increase in productivity. Society, however, needs to reconstruct the notions of the home "women's work." Society should realize that women are not the only one doing work at home as well as being a stay at home mother. There are males as well that stays at home to handle care taking responsibilities.