But what’s fallen by the wayside, even if unintentionally, is a fundamental belief that the work those romanticized 1950s homemakers did, and that homemakers today continue to do, is actually worthy and important — namely, putting care into a safe and nurturing space for our families, feeding our families (and ourselves) nutritious meals made from real food, mending socks and sewing clothes, contributing to the growth and development of our children, volunteering for the PTA, and building community with neighbors.