
Jennifer Denbow, "Reproductive Labor and Innovation: Against the Tech Fix in an Era of Hype" (Duke UP, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Innovation vs. Reproductive Labor
This chapter examines the tension between technological innovation and reproductive labor, emphasizing how society's obsession with advancements devalues essential reproductive work. It critiques the ideological fixation on innovation and the pitfalls of applying technological fixes to complex reproductive issues, drawing insights from personal experiences and scholarly research. The speaker underscores the need for critical awareness of innovation culture's pervasive impact on educational frameworks and societal values surrounding reproduction.
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