Social Reproduction and Depletion

Authors

  • Shirin M Rai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1221

Abstract

Social reproduction is not costless. When unrecognised, valorised but not valued, social reproduction leads to depletion of those who care. Building on the arguments of feminist international political economists, I examine the importance of taking the work of care seriously. Depletion through social reproduction occurs when resources for social reproduction fall below a threshold of sustainability over time. To know the intensity and extensity of depletion allows us to reveal not only the distress – physical, emotional/mental and social - but also to strategise towards reversing depletion.

Author Biography

Shirin M Rai

Department of Politics and International Studies, SOAS University of London, UK.

Published

11-12-2023

How to Cite

Rai, S. M. (2023). Social Reproduction and Depletion. Feminists@law, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1221

Issue

Section

Social Reproduction