CARE ECONOMY AND PUBLIC POLICIES: BARRIES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of the care economy on women's professional development and the urgent need for state intervention through public policies to mitigate this inequality. Historically, unpaid care work has been associated with women; with their entry into the labor market, this has resulted in an unsustainable "double burden," given that care work demands more attention and effort than other domestic tasks. Consequently, there is a need for the State to establish robust public policies; by assuming this responsibility, the State grants women greater freedom and economic autonomy while simultaneously boosting the national economy. From this perspective, the study critically analyzes Bill No. 368/2019, which proposes the statistical measurement of care work. It concludes that the approval of this measure represents a significant societal advancement, serving as a means to create a government system that supports the functioning of the care economy.