Caring (Feminist) Economy

In a paper given at the Childhood 2005 conference in Oslo, Professor Hilary Land explored the role of Grandmothers as an essential resource for the social and economic health of their families. Whilst the data used may be from earlier times, they remain very relevant to today's crises in childcare and adult social care. Indeed, Grandmothers' role has only increased at the same time as they have become poorer due to the raising of the age at which they receive their pensions. As Professor Land says in her introduction: 

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Bristol Women's Commission Economy Task Group has produced a summary of outcomes from the event held on 17th October 2022. It is a 'manifesto' for change needed to create a gender equal economy based on care. Caring Economy Report

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Social Care Briefing PDF

Childcare Briefing PDF