New Books in Economics Sara Cantillon et al., "Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective" (Agenda, 2023)
Dec 16, 2024
Join Odile Mackett, a senior researcher from South Africa, and Sara Stevano, a senior lecturer at SOAS University of London, as they delve into the transformative book "Feminist Political Economy: A Global Perspective." They discuss the critical importance of addressing unpaid labor and the dynamics of inequality in households. The conversation highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed flaws in traditional economic frameworks and why integrating feminist theories can reshape development policies. Their insights challenge mainstream narratives and broaden our understanding of social reproduction.
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Within-Household Inequalities
- Feminist perspectives on within-household inequalities challenge the traditional focus on between-household inequalities.
- This highlights how power dynamics and gender roles within households can perpetuate inequality.
Challenging Traditional Economics
- Traditional economics often overlooks within-household inequalities, assuming altruism and a rational division of labor.
- Feminist economists emphasize that households can reproduce inequalities, particularly along gender lines.
Social Reproduction vs. Care
- Social reproduction and care are essential for societal well-being, but their definitions often overlap.
- Though similar, they are used to intervene in different areas of feminist thinking and policy recommendations.