Rose Hackman’s research and writings about “emotional labor”, an invisible, devalued, feminized, and yet essential form of work — seeks to drastically reframe our view of women, work, and the nature of persistent inequality.
In this episode, Rose and I chat about how to increase your awareness of emotional labor, offload some of it, and what role men play in it.
Show Notes
(02:35) Defining emotional labor
(05:50) Breaking down examples of emotional labor
(09:31) The burden of pretending to be authentic
(12:02) What about the men? Men and emotional labor
(15:53) Self-imposed obligations and creating space for your partner to step in
(20:07) Understanding the dynamics between masculine and feminine energy
(24:14) Gender roles have evolved in the context of modern times
(24:59) Some practical solutions for bridging the gap
(28:32) The consequences of dropping emotional labor at work
(31:02) The phenomenon of revenge time
Rose’s links:
Website: rosehackman.com
IG @rose.hackwoman
Books: Emotional Labor
