Reproductive Labor and Innovation

Jennifer Denbow's "Reproductive Labor and Innovation" critically examines the pervasive focus on technoscientific innovation in contemporary American society and its detrimental impact on reproductive labor and care work.

The book argues that the overvaluation of innovation, a key aspect of neoliberalism, directly contributes to the devaluation of reproductive labor and the inadequate social support systems surrounding it.

Denbow analyzes various 'reproductive fixes' or technological solutions presented as answers to reproductive challenges, highlighting how these often obscure underlying structural issues.

The author connects innovation discourse to the rise of neoliberalism and financialized capitalism, demonstrating how this dynamic exacerbates existing inequalities.

Ultimately, the book advocates for a shift towards collective support for reproduction and a reevaluation of the disproportionate emphasis on innovation.