PLATFORM : Kids at Work
From a moral and political perspective he is on shaky ground, because it’s clear from the amount of attention the state legislatures and the federal government have paid to the desirability of child care that there are deplorably insubstantial services for working women.
It’s one thing for society to say, “Sure, we think women should be able to work and be equal.” But the point is to enable that by recognizing women’s real-life situations, which often includes having to choose between caring for their children and working.
The landlord is making an assumption that the real lives of women are incompatible with a professional atmosphere and also that the simple existence of children is incompatible with a professional atmosphere. If the American society and economy are ever to be humanized to the point that workers can lead balanced lives and avoid burnout, people will see that this (employer participation in child care) is a creative solution for employers and employees alike.
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