Business Weekly: the Jobs We Don’t Talk About, with Eyal Press
Intelligence Squared
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The Burden of Dirty Work
This chapter examines the sociological concept of 'dirty work', highlighting the moral complexities and societal indifference surrounding certain essential jobs, such as those in slaughterhouses and prisons. Through the lens of historical and contemporary examples, it underscores the psychological toll on workers who occupy these roles and their struggle with moral injury. The narrative ultimately critiques how economic inequalities influence the perception and responsibilities associated with these stigmatized occupations.
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