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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFinding Summer CampsWhat are we going to do with our kids all summer? Gone are the days when kids can just play outdoors unsupervised from sunup to sundown. Now certain summer camps are sold out within a matter of minutes on January 1st.
So how can we keep our kids affordably occupied all summer long? Here are some helpful tips and resources where you can find reasonably priced camps and activities for your kids this summer.
Amy and Margaret discuss:
How they spent their own summers as kids
The most effective way to apply for scholarships...2025-05-0744 min
Bossed UpGirl Power and the Faux Feminism of the 1990sWere the 1990s really the “girl power” era of women’s empowerment we remember?If you were “coming of age” or raising young girls 30 years ago, you probably remember the tumult of scantily clad celebs and brand-backed messaging ostensibly celebrating women’s empowerment. Sophie Gilbert, an author and The Atlantic staff writer, dives into just how empowering this period really was in her new book, Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, which drops today.On today’s episode, Sophie leads us through her lightbulb moments and research for the book, expl...2025-04-2936 min
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyWomen, Caregiving, and America's Social Safety Net, with Jessica CalarcoAt a time when many Americans struggle with economic insecurity, sociologist Jessica Calarco offers an exploration of how women have become America’s default social safety net.Calarco joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss her latest book, Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, she argues that American society relies disproportionately on women’s unpaid and underpaid labor and that this reliance has concealed critical gaps in public policy. What can we learn from women’s experiences about building stronger, fairer support systems for all Americans and strengthen...2025-03-1941 min
The Gynarchy with Dr. Kirti PatelEpisode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net with Jessica Calarco, PhDSend us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to sociology professor, award-winning teacher, expert on families, school, and inequalities, and author, Jessica Calarco, about her book Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net.In “Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net”, Dr. Calarco offers insights from her groundbreaking research on how women’s labor is undervalued, often taken for granted, and routinely left unpaid. We discuss societal myths, how we can push back against these harmful narratives, and advocate for better policies to create a more equitab...2025-03-1756 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilThe Broken Rung: When The Career Ladder Breaks For Women with Kweilin Ellingrud | 291Women excel in school—higher GPAs, more degrees, more advanced education—yet the moment they enter the workforce, the advantage disappears. And when it comes time for promotions, the numbers tell a stark truth: for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women make the jump. This gap compounds over time, keeping women from reaching senior leadership long before they ever get a shot at the top.
This is what our guest today, Kweilin Ellingrud, calls The Broken Rung—the single biggest obstacle preventing women from advancing in their careers. As a McKinsey senior partner, researcher, and co-author of The...2025-03-1740 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilQUALIFIED: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work with Shari Dunn | 284In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner.
Our guest, Shari Dunn, is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in F...2025-02-2639 min
VEST Her PodcastHow Women Became America’s Safety NetWomen in the U.S. aren’t just balancing careers and caregiving—they are the invisible backbone of a broken system keeping our economy afloat. In this episode of the VEST Her Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Jessica Calarco, sociologist, professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. Moderating this discussion was Monica Barczak, VEST Member and Founder & Principal of Barczak Consulting, where she works with organizations to promote family economic success and well-being. Together, they unpacked the hidd...2025-02-2549 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenThe Hidden Burden: Exploring Invisible Labor in the Workplace with Dr. Christine NowikThoughts or comments? Send us a text!In this thought-provoking episode, Mary is joined by her friend and leadership expert, Dr. Christine Nowik, to unpack the concept of Invisible Labor, particularly in the workplace. Together, they delve into how unpaid and often unrecognized tasks—such as emotional labor, office housekeeping, and conflict management—disproportionately fall on women due to societal expectations. Christine shares insights from her extensive leadership experience and academic expertise, shedding light on the profound impact Invisible Labor has on organizational culture and women’s roles. This conversation offers listeners a fresh perspective on gender dynami...2025-01-3041 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastBest of 2024: Jessica Calarco | How Women Became America’s Safety NetJoin us as sociologist Jessica Calarco explores the myths surrounding meritocracy in today's society. In this enlightening episode, Jessica discusses how entrenched societal myths influence our understanding of success and the systemic structures that shape our lives. She delves into the impact of these myths on education, social safety nets, and gender roles, offering insights into how we might reimagine these structures for a more equitable future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the deeper forces at play in our quest for equity and justice. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast...2024-12-1759 min
Women at WorkConsumed by CaregivingMarti Bledsoe, a past guest of the show, recounts how she burned out, quit her job, intended to get a new job after taking a breather, and then wasn’t able to for over a year. That’s because someone in her family kept getting sick or hurt, she had to move twice, and all of the logistics and emotional support fell to her (because who else was going to do it?!).
These ever-expanding, relentless set of responsibilities is the norm for lots of women in the U.S., especially mothers. Sociologist Jessica Calarco joins Marti and Amy...2024-11-2540 min
Dot to Dot Life Connected™Holding it Together with Jessica CalarcoCalarco shares insights from her research, highlighting how the pandemic intensified the already heavy burdens placed on women revealing how they often became the primary caregivers when formal systems fell short. She discusses the impact of structural barriers within the USA, like underfunded social support systems, and how societal norms and expectations further pressure women into these roles, leading to feelings of guilt and exhaustion.The conversation also explores the deep-rooted issues of gender roles and economic inequality, emphasizing the need for a reimagined approach to support networks. Jessica reflects on how these challenges connect to a...2024-10-1753 min
Madison BookBeatJane Rotunda and Jessica Calarco Preview the 2024 Wisconsin Book FestivalOn this edition of Madison BookBeat, host Sara Batkie speaks with festival director Jane Rotunda and author Jessica Calarco about her book Holding It Together, ahead of Calarco’s appearance at the Wisconsin Book Festival on Thursday, October 17th.Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net chronicles the devastating consequences of our DIY society and traces its root causes by drawing together historical, media, and policy analyses and five years of Calarco’s original research. With surveys of 4,000 parents and more than 400 hours of interviews across the socioeconomic, racial, and political spectrum...2024-10-1453 min
The Last Billionaires"Why Young Men are Feeling Trumpy" with Jessica CalarcoHow the myths that trap women into being America's social safety net con young men and hurt (pretty much) everyone. “In the US, we groom girls to stand in for the social safety net from the time they’re old enough to hold a doll.” From the first line of Jessica Calarco’s fantastic new book “HOLDING IT TOGETHER: How Women Became America’s Safety Net,” you’re confronted with truths that may change you and should change society. Calarco, a professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, first blew my mind with two sentenc...2024-10-1231 min
What's Working Now177. How Women "Hold It Together" and Create Impactful Change in The WorldOther countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. Holding It Together shows us the cause and the consequences. America runs on women—women who are tasked with holding societytogether at the seams and fixing it when things fall apart. In this tour de force, acclaimed Sociologist Jessica Calarco lays bare the devastating consequences of our status quo in richly detailed and empathetic prose. HOLDING IT TOGETHER: How Women Became America’s Safety Net chronicles the devastating consequences of our DIY society and traces its root causes by drawing together historical, media, and policy analyses and five...2024-10-0145 min
The PolicyViz PodcastEmpathy and Inequality: Unpacking America's DIY Safety Net with Jessica CalarcoOn this week’s episode, I talk with Jessica Calarco about her book “Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net” and the role of qualitative data in research and data visualization. Calarco, a sociologist from UW Madison, discusses her research on family life inequalities and the shift to a “DIY society,” where individuals, particularly women, manage risks without government support, leading to reliance on low-wage caregiving. She critiques the wealthy elite for discouraging collective social support and emphasizes the need for policy changes to ensure basic needs, caregiving opportunities, and work-life balance through measures like paid family leave...2024-09-2539 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyJessica Calarco - Marginalized Groups and the Battle Against InequitiesA deep and wide ranging conversation with sociologist Jessica Calarco, focusing on educational disparities, class privilege, and social inequities. Key topics included the hidden curriculum in schools, the role of community colleges, and tax policies aimed at economic equality. The conversation began with a focus on the gap between the privileged and the marginalized and the differences in class and race and what the research reveals as well as the question of the effect of inequities on immigrants, the ongoing influence of neoliberal Austrian economists beginning during the New Deal emerged as did the role of tech inequities in education...2024-09-031h 00
Forever FAB Podcast“The Illusion of The Safety Net: Pulling Our Own Weight and Theirs.” - Part 2She is a professor of sociology, an author, a researcher, and a mother. Jessica Calarco has a unique and enlightening perspective on society and women’s role in it.
She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of a number of books, including the most recent Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, which is the basis of this FFAB podcast interview.
She is prolific. Jessica’s compendium is impres...2024-08-2031 min
Reckoning with Jason HerbertEpisode 91: 9 to 5 with Jessica CalarcoThis week sociologist Jessica Calarco drops in to talk about the magificent 9 to 5, the changing and sometimes unchanging roles of women in the workplace, her work examining the role of women as America's social safety net, and the one and only Dolly Parton. Let's go.About our guest: A Sociologist and Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jessica is an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Social Safety Net (Portfolio/Penguin, 2024). Her previous books include Qualitative Literacy: A Gui...2024-08-151h 14
Red Wine & BlueWomen Are The Safety Net (with Jessica Calarco)Every week in this political cycle feels like a decade! It’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since Kamala Harris announced Tim Walz as her VP pick. And if the energy was good before, now it’s downright jubilant. Governor Walz’s free school lunches program in Minnesota is exactly the kind of support we’ve been talking about throughout our Momonomics campaign.On today’s episode, we’re talking about the care economy with Dr. Jessica Calarco, the author of “Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net.” Jessica’s book is full of data a...2024-08-1446 minForever FAB Podcast“The Illusion of The Safety Net: Pulling Our Own Weight and Theirs.” - Part 1She is a professor of sociology, an author, a researcher, and a mother. Jessica Calarco has a unique and enlightening perspective on society and women’s role in it.
She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of a number of books, including the most recent Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, which is the basis of this FFAB podcast interview.
She is prolific. Jessica’s compendium is impres...2024-08-1335 min
A Public AffairWomen are the Backstop for our Deficient Social Safety Net
In today’s show, host Ali Muldrow talks with sociology professor Jessica Calarco about how women are shaped by multiple forces in our society to take up the role of mother, of homemaker, and of caregiver. They discuss how, from a young age, girls are trained to put others first, and to do emotional labor. That training spills over into adulthood, where ideas of gender shape the workplace, the division of labor in the family, and how people feel fulfilled. And in the end, women provide much of the labor that enables the public policy ch...2024-07-2453 min
Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Getting to Yes, And… | Jessica Calarco – ‘Holding it Together’
Kelly connects with Jessica Calarco, a Sociologist and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. to discuss her latest book “Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Social Safety Net. “
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“Learned helplessness manifests inequality.”
“The problem, of course, is that when women prove they can hold it together, we thank them by giving them more to hold.”
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HerMoney with Jean ChatzkyHow Women’s Work Holds America UpHere’s one thing we know — America runs on women – our paid work, our caregiving work, and our invisible work keeps the country going — and it’s taking its toll. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Stress in America survey, women say they’re feeling stressed, misunderstood, and alone. The survey also found that women were more likely to say they “strongly agree” that no one understands how stressed we are and we were less likely to report that we can get over our stressors quickly. Jessica Calarco is a sociologist who’s dedicated her life’s work to understanding...2024-06-0544 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilHolding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215A fair warning before we dive into this conversation – once you see it, you won’t be able to unsee it.
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Slate AdviceHow Moms Became Our Social Safety NetOn this episode: Zak sits down with Jessica Calarco, whose new book – Holding It Together – is out tomorrow. The two walk through the ways in which women, and especially mothers, replace a social safety net in the United States… and, more importantly, why it doesn’t have to be this way.We also dole out a round of recommendations – and for our Slate Plus listeners, we continue Zak and Jessica’s conversation and ask Jamilah and Elizabeth what they think their unpaid labor is holding together. Elizabeth recommends: Brain Inflamed2024-06-0335 min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting showHow Moms Became Our Social Safety NetOn this episode: Zak sits down with Jessica Calarco, whose new book – Holding It Together – is out tomorrow. The two walk through the ways in which women, and especially mothers, replace a social safety net in the United States… and, more importantly, why it doesn’t have to be this way.We also dole out a round of recommendations – and for our Slate Plus listeners, we continue Zak and Jessica’s conversation and ask Jamilah and Elizabeth what they think their unpaid labor is holding together. Elizabeth recommends: Brain Inflamed2024-06-0335 min
Your Working LifeHolding it Together with Jessica Calarco Jessica Calarco is a sociologist and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Social Safety Net (Portfolio/Penguin, June 2024). Jessica has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and CNN. She also blogs at ParenthoodPhD and is a mom of two young kids. Book synopsis: Other countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. Holding It Together chronicles the causes and dire consequences. America runs...2024-06-0225 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastJessica Calarco | How Women Became America’s Safety NetJoin us as sociologist Jessica Calarco explores the myths surrounding meritocracy in today's society. In this enlightening episode, Jessica discusses how entrenched societal myths influence our understanding of success and the systemic structures that shape our lives. She delves into the impact of these myths on education, social safety nets, and gender roles, offering insights into how we might reimagine these structures for a more equitable future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the deeper forces at play in our quest for equity and justice. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast...2024-05-1559 min
It's Been a MinuteDrake and Kendrick are beefing, but who pays? Plus, moms as our social safety netDrake and Kendrick have been trading diss tracks for weeks, and it's gotten darker and darker with each track. Drake accuses Kendrick of beating women, and Kendrick accuses Drake of abusing minors. It's a spectacle, but who are the pawns? Brittany chats with NPR Music's Sidney Madden and writer Tirhakah Love about the collateral damage in this rap beef.Then, Brittany turns to Holding It Together a new book that describes how America has avoided building a social safety net and instead relies on women to provide the services that could be universal to all. Author Jessica Calarco...2024-05-1039 min
Big Careers, Small ChildrenJessica Calarco - Why Women Have Become a Social Safety Net & What Needs to ChangeThis week Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jessica Calarco, a Sociologist and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about women's role as a social safety net and what needs to change.Jessica is a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education and is the author of the forthcoming book Holding It Together - How Women Became America's Safety Net.Show Notes:Visit Jessica's website: www.jessicacalarco.comPre-order Jessica's book Holding It Together - How Women Became America's Safety Net here.2024-01-0428 min
The Integrated Schools PodcastThe Segregated Lives of PreschoolersThe schools conversation happens everywhere - the playground, work events, even in line at the supermarket. However, it is often focused on K-12 education. The pressures of getting your kid into the "right" school, moving somewhere with "good" schools, and playing the system to gain as much advantage as possible, usually revolve around K-12. However, despite the lack of guaranteed preschool in many places across the country, there are plenty of opportunities for families to make decisions that reflect their values and support their communities even for our youngest learners.
In this episode, we dive into the topic of preschool...2023-04-191h 03
New Books in Higher EducationThe Connected PhD, Part TwoHow can PhD programs prepare graduate students for future paths beyond academia? This episode explores:
The positive effect on students when they are prepared to graduate with multiple career options.
Why most jobs for graduating students will be located outside of academia.
How students can build support networks outside of their own program.
The importance of graduate student internships.
Taking a broader view of what constitutes a “dissertation,” a “project,” and a career.
Our guest is: Dr. Alyssa Stalsberg Canelli, who is the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the Graduate School of Arts and Scie...2023-02-2349 min
New Books in EducationThe Connected PhD, Part TwoHow can PhD programs prepare graduate students for future paths beyond academia? This episode explores:
The positive effect on students when they are prepared to graduate with multiple career options.
Why most jobs for graduating students will be located outside of academia.
How students can build support networks outside of their own program.
The importance of graduate student internships.
Taking a broader view of what constitutes a “dissertation,” a “project,” and a career.
Our guest is: Dr. Alyssa Stalsberg Canelli, who is the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at the Graduate School of Arts and Scie...2023-02-2349 min