I'm referring to the woman of the household, whom we learn to emulate and recognize from a young age; "it's what's expected of us," whether it's the role imposed on women, previously referred to as mothers, or the responsibility we acquire from a young age simply for having a uterus. We are taught to care for others. And guess what? She's not alone. According to the figures, the economic value of informal care provided by women is estimated at between $148 billion and $188 billion annually.