EP 73 Understanding Emotional Labor, with author Rose Hackman
Description
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
United States
