Women continue to be overburdened by the conflicting demands of
work and family responsibilities, even though some employers are
introducing "family-friendly" policies and the rhetoric of social policy
is profamily. This article examines the issue of dependent care as a
workplace concern from a feminist perspective and critiques current
governmental and employer policies and program initiatives, citing
trends in Wisconsin as illustrations. It also proposes realistic strategies for social workers to help women gain more control over their
work, home, and family lives.
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