Main Argument - The prevailing idea of feminism as individual freedom is insufficient for addressing systemic inequalities, particularly the exhaustion gap and the exploitation of poor women and women of color [4][7][13][19][20] - A more effective approach to feminism focuses on dismantling hierarchies and advocating for policies that benefit the most vulnerable, drawing inspiration from movements like the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) [25][29][30][31] Supporting Points - Mainstream feminism's emphasis on individual freedom overlooks the unequal distribution of labor, with women performing significantly more housework and care work than men [11][12][14] - The focus on individual choice can mask the exploitation of paid domestic workers, who are disproportionately women of color and often lack basic labor protections, earning a median wage of $13.56 per hour [21][22][23] - The NWRO's approach, rooted in revaluing care work and advocating for policies like a universal basic income, offers a more comprehensive vision for feminism that addresses systemic oppression [26][28] - A feminist movement focused on resisting hierarchy can inform broader issues like reproductive justice and cultural rootedness, particularly for women of color and indigenous women [32][33] Data & Statistics - In 1980, women estimated their husbands did 31% of the housework or childcare, and in 2000, they estimated 32% [11] - A 2020 study found women were 18% more burned out at work and do two more hours of housework a day [12] - Women whose jobs demand long hours are three times as likely to get heart disease, cancer, or diabetes [12] - Paid domestic workers are over half women of color, twice as likely to be born outside the United States, and three times as likely to be living below the poverty line [22]