The importance of reevaluating care and building a politics of care

It is crucial to prioritize care and recognize the interdependency between individuals. Society should move away from the idea of individual independence and focus on building relationships and connections. Care is often devalued due to societal gender dynamics and the prioritization of autonomy. However, disability activists have argued that dependence and autonomy are two sides of the same coin, and society should provide the necessary infrastructure to enable autonomy for all. A politics of care should encompass illness, disability, parenthood, aging, and vulnerability, and not relegate them to the margins of society.