Psychology
Caregiver Burnout as a Gendered Social Phenomenon
Quick fact
Women worldwide perform more than 75% of unpaid care work, and female caregivers report higher rates of burnout—up to 20% higher than their male counterparts—even when the type and amount of care are the same.
Why this is interesting
You know someone who's always taking care of others and seems exhausted—chances are, that someone is a woman. Why is caregiver burnout so much more common among women?