Social Reproduction and Depletion
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1221Abstract
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.
Published
2023-12-11
How to Cite
Rai, S. M. (2023). Social Reproduction and Depletion. Feminists@law, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/fal.1221
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Social Reproduction
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