What Roles Do Mothers Play in Our Economy?

some facts and resources for ecoMOMics, enRICHed Member's Lounge #26

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, the very special day where we all celebrate the moms that put in the work for their families, the day that we hear some shocking story about our childhoods as our mothers nonchalantly drop random lore about their lives, and the holiday that every company suddenly decides to tell you about how much stuff you just need to buy your mom.

Jewelry, perfume, kitchenware, wellness treats galore—many major retailers often run some kind of promotion around the holiday. Get deals on clothes, cookware, makeup, and for the real lovers, a free burger at Burger King (with a kid’s meal purchase of course, because girl, the tariffs). And even though a gift is a great way to show your mother how much you appreciate the hard work she puts in, today, we’ll be talking a little bit more seriously about the role that mothers occupy in the wider economy, what obstacles they face, and what resources there currently are for all you mothers and soon-to-be mothers.