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Ideology and the Crisis of Care w/ Alyssa Battistoni

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Valuing Reproductive Labor

This chapter explores the significance of reproductive work within capitalist societies, particularly through the feminist movement 'Wages for Housework.' It discusses the historical roots, complexities, and contradictions of demanding wages for unpaid labor, while analyzing the intersections of gender, economic theory, and class dynamics. The dialogue emphasizes the need to reevaluate how society perceives and compensates domestic work, highlighting the broader implications of undervalued labor within a capitalist framework.

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