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The Hands That Hold Us: Why We Undervalue Care | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Judith Mayer explores the critical issue of undervalued care work and its intersection with immigration policy. This discussion is essential for listeners interested in social justice, labor rights, healthcare systems, and the human stories behind economic statistics. The episode argues that care—whether provided by family members or professional migrant workers—is skilled, exhausting labor that forms the backbone of society, yet it is often treated as an invisible, natural obligation rather than a vital profession deserving of dignity and fair…
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