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Grief and Labor: A Complex Interconnection
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between grief and societal expectations of labor, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses how personal and collective loss intersects with labor history and the capitalist ideals of productivity, emphasizing that grief is non-linear and transformative. The speaker reflects on past experiences and current insights, advocating for a deeper understanding of grief as an embodied experience that can foster communal actions and political transformations.