COVID was a ‘gendered pandemic’, with women carrying very different burdens to men. A three-year New Zealand research project aimed to overcome the urge to forget, and provide lessons for the future.
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If you’ve watched many period dramas, you’ve probably seen a mantua. It was worn over a pair of stays (corset) and an often contrasting petticoat. The draping fabric created a front-opening gown.
Our research shows that aged care work is still stigmatised by other health professionals as dirty, difficult and low-status – more than most other jobs.
There were no specific initiatives for women’s work in the budget, leaving New Zealand trailing Australia when it comes to gender balance.
We need a new childcare system that encourages women to work, not punishes them for it
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Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Visiting Fellow, The University of Western Australia
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Lecturer in Public Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Research Assistant, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Research fellow, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer, Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato
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Research Fellow, University of Waikato
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Senior Lecturer, Te Huataki Waiora School of Health, University of Waikato
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Research Fellow, University of Waikato
