A right-wing association of men in Portugal wants housewives to be recognized for their work — but in doing so wants to make sure that housework is something that is only connected to the female gender. Stop right there.
Author: Dora Santos Silva
Dora Santos Silva teaches at NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal. She has a PhD in Digital Media from the international program UT Austin | Portugal and her research focus is on media and journalism innovation, particularly in digital narratives and social impact, and creative industries. She coordinates Obi.Media – The Observatory for Media Innovation, founded in 2021. She was a LEDE Fellow in 2022 with a project to leverage solutions journalism in Portugal and Portuguese-spoken countries.