

A History of Wages for Housework w/ Emily Callaci
Mar 11, 2025
Emily Callaci, a History Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, delves into the fascinating origins of the Wages for Housework movement. She highlights five key women, including Selma James and Silvia Federici, who championed recognition for unpaid domestic labor. The discussion covers the movement's resurgence in contemporary feminism, especially during the pandemic, and critiques mainstream narratives. Callaci also explores the intersections of race, class, and caregiving in activism, revealing the timeless struggles women face within economic systems.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Wages for Housework: A Feminist Discourse
02:35 • 8min
Exploring the Intersection of Labor and Gender in Historical Context
10:56 • 2min
Connections in the Feminist Movement: Selma James and Maria Rosa Dalla Costa
13:21 • 3min
Wages for Housework: Feminist Frameworks
16:42 • 10min
Feminist Alliances and Unwaged Labor
26:18 • 21min
Feminism and Activism: The Wages for Housework Movement
47:07 • 6min
Exploring the Intersection of Care and Political Activism
53:36 • 4min