New Books in Critical Theory

Jennifer Denbow, "Reproductive Labor and Innovation: Against the Tech Fix in an Era of Hype" (Duke UP, 2024)

Nov 24, 2024
Jennifer Denbow, a political science professor at California Polytechnic State University, dives deep into the intricacies of reproductive labor in her new book. She critiques society’s reliance on tech solutions, revealing how this obsession undermines essential caregiving work. Denbow discusses the tension between innovation and reproductive labor, emphasizing the pitfalls of technological fixes. She advocates for a collective approach to reproductive decisions, while navigating the gig economy's impact on caregiving and challenging the narratives shaped by profit motives.
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