But Who Will Take Care of the Children? Childcare, Women, and Devalued Labor.

Modigliani, Kathy

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ERIC Number: EJ348580

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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But Who Will Take Care of the Children? Childcare, Women, and Devalued Labor.

Modigliani, Kathy

Journal of Education, v168 n3 p46-69 1986

Considers the salaries, status, and working conditions of child care employees. Wages in the field are low and fringe benefits are rare. Workers' frustrations with compensation and lack of opportunity for advancement are balanced by their strong satisfaction working with young children and their parents. (Author/LHW)

Descriptors: Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Compensation (Remuneration), Early Childhood Education, Job Satisfaction, Professional Recognition, Work Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on the Landscape of Childhood and the Politics of Care.