Summarize male and female gender roles in caregiving. What physical, emotional, and economic factors affect these differences? How are the dynamics changing?
How could FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) potentially contribute to a more equitable sharing of family caregiving responsibilities for men and women? What else could the government do to provide more support? What could the workplace do?
Summarize the potential benefits to both men and women when there is equitable sharing of caregiving responsibilities for children as well as aging parents.