Mental load and invisible labor: Pre-class activities
Pre-class activities
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Pronunciation
Additional resources
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Vocabulary matching
Pronunciation
The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:
It can also cause everything from anxiety to depression, even migraines and forgetfulness.
There is no such thing as perfection, even though society has made it clear that we have to be perfect at all these things.
It’s OK to admit you’re overwhelmed and do something no matter how small to take care of yourself.
Comprehension questions
Video: Feeling overwhelmed? It could be the invisible labour
Video: Is moms’ ‘mental workload’ causing health issues?
Video: The unseen labor of women and moms in the home
Article: The Mental Load: Managing a Burden You Can’t Actually See
Article: Invisible labor – how to expose and dispose of invisible workload