Abstract
This article explains why care work often imposes a financial penalty that contributes to gender inequality. The work of caring for others—whether unpaid or paid—often involves more personal connection, emotional attachment and moral commitment than other forms of work. It creates public as well as private benefits, and its value is difficult to measure. All these factors put care providers at an economic disadvantage.
https://www.gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/LISCenter/Workshop%202017/Folbre-care-penalty.pdf