A History of Wages for Housework w/ Emily Callaci
Red Medicine
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Feminist Alliances and Unwaged Labor
This chapter examines the collaboration of key feminist figures in the 1970s who addressed unwaged labor, particularly focusing on Selma James and Maria Rosa Lota. It highlights the international network advocating for wages for housework and the significant events that spurred collective activism across cities like Padua, London, and New York. The discussion also delves into the complexities of viewing wages for housework as a political demand, exploring intersectional contributions from figures like Wilmette Brown and the socio-political challenges surrounding domestic labor.
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