Housework and child care the world over, but particularly in poor countries, are still seen mainly as a woman's responsibility, whether or not she also has a formal job.

从全世界来看，家务活和照看孩子仍主要是妇女的责任，无论她是否也有一份正式工作，这种现象在穷国尤其突出。

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But elder law attorneys say families should draw up a formal personal care contract.

但是老龄法律师建议，这样的家庭应该签署一份正式的个人照看合同。

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The findings also revealed that workers who expected to be taken care of by their children were less likely to contribute to the formal pension system than those who didn't.

结果还发现，那些指望将来由子女照看的劳动者为正式养老金体制缴费的可能性小于没有这种指望的人。

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In advance of formal talks, Democratic leaders are stressing the need to come up with a consensus that can deliver health care security and quality while controlling short and longer-term costs.

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It means only 1.2 million are getting formal care either at home or in a care home - although some of these are being forced to pay for the services themselves anyway, as they exceed the income cap.

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We're not changing our eligibility criteria for that but what we do want to make sure is that people are provided with as much support earlier on so that it delays the time when they need formal care.

BBC: Elderly care: Norman Lamb urges greater family role

Extensive research in 16 OECD countries has shown that there is a strong correlation between high female employment rates and large government cash transfers to families, generous replacement pay during parental leave, the availability of plenty of part-time work and lots of formal child care.

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