The Economy of Invisible Work: Why Do Women Pay More?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of structural economic inequalities, focusing on the concept of invisible work and its impact on women's financial situation. The authors challenge the supposed neutrality of contemporary economics, pointing out that money often serves as a tool for perpetuating historical hierarchies. The text details the mechanisms of the wage gap, the pink tax phenomenon, and the systemic blindness of indicators such as GDP to care work and the logistics of everyday life. It emphasizes that unpaid work is not merely a sentimental addition but a crucial core sector of the economy, without which the market could not function. Through an analysis of EU policies and OECD research, the publication calls for a redefinition of national accounting and the recognition of the debt owed to women, who are systematically pushed to the economic margins.