Counting for Nothing, the Labor of Women
The Labor of Women
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Marilyn Waring's "Counting for Nothing" is a groundbreaking work in feminist economics.
It challenges traditional economic models by highlighting the vast amount of unpaid labor performed by women, often invisible in national accounts.
Waring argues that this omission distorts our understanding of economic activity and perpetuates gender inequality.
The book's meticulous research and compelling arguments have significantly influenced feminist economics and social policy.
It calls for a more inclusive and accurate accounting of economic contributions, recognizing the value of women's work.
The book remains a crucial text for understanding gender inequality and the limitations of traditional economic frameworks.
It challenges traditional economic models by highlighting the vast amount of unpaid labor performed by women, often invisible in national accounts.
Waring argues that this omission distorts our understanding of economic activity and perpetuates gender inequality.
The book's meticulous research and compelling arguments have significantly influenced feminist economics and social policy.
It calls for a more inclusive and accurate accounting of economic contributions, recognizing the value of women's work.
The book remains a crucial text for understanding gender inequality and the limitations of traditional economic frameworks.
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