It’s time for another round of “Franz explains theory to Kami”. Social reproduction theory is framework of analysis that looks at labor that is done outside the traditional work place, such as household labor, child raising and caregiving. Broadening our understanding of the economy from just the “productive” sphere to also include the “reproductive” sphere helps to highlight women’s historical role as laboring subjects under capitalism. Social reproduction theory can and should also inform what a post-capitalist society should look like and how we can get there.

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