Paid Care Work

Authors

Candace Howes
Carrie Leana
Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Abstract

Candace Howes, Carrie Leana and Kristin Smith investigate the dynamics within the paid care sector and find problematic wages and working conditions, including high turnover, inadequate training and a “pay penalty” for workers who enter care jobs. These conditions have consequences: poor job quality in child care and adult care also leads to poor care quality.

Department

Sociology

Publication Date

8-2012

Publisher

Russell Sage Foundaion

Document Type

Book Chapter

Recommended Citation

Howes, Candace, Leana, Carrie, Smith, Kristin E. "Paid Care Work." For love and money: Care provision in the United States. Nancy Folbre. New York: Russell Sage Foundation, 2012. pp. 65-91. Print.