Author: Zeinab Abulhul, PhD June 9, 2026 [Image source: De an Sun at Unsplash] Introduction: A Question of Rights, Not Charity In the United States (U.S.) and across high-income countries, defined by the World Bank as nations with a gross national income per capita of $13,935 or more, the responsibility of caring for children and relatives with disabilities falls primarily on family members, the vast majority of whom are women. This consistent pattern stems from deeply rooted cultural norms...