Unpaid Labor: The Invisible Work That Doesn't Count Towards Pensions

A recent video highlights a critical issue within pension systems: the recognition of unpaid care and domestic labor. The sketch features a woman detailing her lifelong contributions – raising children and grandchildren, managing a household, and providing elder care – to a pension official. Despite these extensive efforts, the official dismisses her work as "not working," implying a lack of contribution to the formal pension system. This portrayal resonates with many who argue that current pension structures often fail to adequately account for the significant societal value of unremunerated caregiving and household management, predominantly performed by women. Critics suggest this oversight contributes to a gender pension gap, leaving caregivers vulnerable in retirement. The video prompts a broader discussion on how societies can better value and integrate such vital contributions into economic and social security frameworks.

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3 months ago

Frauen bekommen rund 40 Prozent weniger Pension

Weniger Pension für Frauen - das ist unfair. Die Gründe sind vor allem niedrigere Gehälter und zu wenig Kinderbetreuung.