The Verso Podcast The Kindness of Strangers | Lynne Segal & Loree Erickson
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Dec 14, 2023 Lynne Segal and Loree Erickson discuss the myth of total independence, disability as a social construct, and the politics of care. They explore the gendering and devaluation of caring labor, the need for collective care and the challenges of privatization. They also delve into climate change's impact on marginalized communities, building an abolitionist care practice, and the lack of support from the government during the global health crisis. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reimagining care outside of systems of control.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Devaluation of Care: Historical Origins and Gender Dynamics
03:14 • 15min
Collective Care and the Privatization of Care
18:10 • 13min
Climate Change, Disability Justice, and the Role of Black Lives Matter
31:03 • 4min
Building an Abolitionist Care Practice
35:18 • 23min
The Impact of the Global Health Crisis on Care and Mutual Dependence
58:15 • 3min
Disability Justice Organizing, Cultural Contradictions, and Neoliberal Solutions
01:01:24 • 6min