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Who Cares? A Conversation with Emily Kenway

New Books in Sociology

CHAPTER

Rethinking Work and Care Dynamics

This chapter investigates the historical evolution of work and caregiving, particularly during the industrial revolution, revealing how gender roles emerged from this division. It critiques the undervaluation of care labor and modern market solutions that commodify caregiving, while advocating for systemic changes in how society perceives and integrates care into daily life. The discussion also emphasizes the need for innovative policies to support a more balanced approach to work and caregiving in the context of an aging population.

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