Care Economy

Covid-19 and a challenging political climate put feminist gains at risk in Spain. Recovery must address inequalities to prevent a downward spiral.

Sociologist Sara Farris explains how the lens of social reproduction offers a way to understand the structural under-valuing of the work that keeps society on its feet.

For a Covid-19 recovery that addresses both present and future needs, Europe will need to prioritise three key elements.

The health crisis is a chance for a new generational compromise built around connection, participation, and solidarity.

The burden of essential work has fallen heavily on the shoulders of women during the pandemic, even as the economy continues to undervalue them.

A plea for an economy in which the market is once again embedded in the community.

Building shock-resistant societies calls for a break with capitalist logic to propose solutions that prioritise wellbeing while factoring in ecological limits.

In the UK, women spearheaded early campaigns for a basic income. Natalie Bennett explains why the feminist case for a UBI remains strong today.

An interview with Yannick Vanderborght on why trade unions oppose basic income and whether we can expect that to change.

An interview on the evolving experiences of Polish migrants and the political currents which underpin them.