Doug Emhoff as first gentleman could spark a broader conversation about how much first ladies and how “women’s work” is taken for granted.
first gentleman could spark a broader conversation about how much “women’s work” has been taken for granted—not just at home, but in society at large.
These roles come with a lot of invisible labor. First ladies, while unofficial in title, have been unofficially tasked with hosting state dinners, advocating for social and philanthropic causes, and managing the White House’s image, without ever getting paid or recognized the way they should be. It’s a microcosm of the way our society still places these expectations on women in domestic spaces. Even though this labor is essential, it is often taken for granted.
Even if a first gentleman doesn’t take on the traditional duties himself, and instead he chooses to delegate or even advocate for these roles to become paid professional positions, that is still impactful. Both scenarios would force a larger reckoning with the way we undervalue labor that is essential but unpaid., whether it’s taking care of the kids, managing the home or doing the emotional labor that keeps relationships—both political and personal—afloat.
If men were more widely expected to engage in this kind of work—whether in their relationships or their workplaces—it could help alleviate the burden women have been carrying for so long. Emotional labor needs to be seen as a shared responsibility, not something that’s automatically dumped on women just because of societal expectations.For decades, women have been told they can do anything, including reaching the highest levels of political office. And we’re seeing that happen.
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