Essential Labor explores the value and importance of caregiving work, particularly mothering, and challenges societal norms that devalue and invisibilize this essential labor. The book combines memoir, research, and cultural analysis to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable understanding of care work.
The target group of Essential Labor is likely individuals interested in understanding the value and importance of caregiving work, particularly in the context of motherhood and domestic labor.
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Mothering as survival highlights the vital role of caregivers in fostering children's well-being, resilience, and interconnectedness in society.
Recognizing caregiving as skilled, valuable labor can promote equity and support for caregivers, ultimately fostering a more equitable and caring society.
Mothering as erotic labor fosters deep connections and emotional resilience, nurturing a more empathetic and connected society.
Mothering as human interdependence redefines freedom through collective effort and community support, challenging the American Dream's individualism.
Nurturing a child's inherent worth and self-esteem empowers them to resist harmful societal norms and build a more equitable society.
Fostering a child's appetites for knowledge and personal growth cultivates confident, well-rounded individuals unafraid to take up space and pursue their desires.
Nurturing children's natural inclination towards movement fosters body awareness, emotional resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for the world around them.
Mothering for pleasure cultivates emotional resilience and healthy relationships by prioritizing happiness, sensual experiences, and open communication.
Mothering as natural interdependence fosters ecological awareness and sustainability, nurturing future generations and the planet.
Essential Labor by Angela Garbes explores the value and importance of caregiving work, particularly mothering, in society. Garbes weaves together personal experiences, research, and cultural analysis to challenge preconceived notions about caregiving and its role in social change. The book emphasizes the need for a more inclusive, progressive, and pleasure-centered approach to understanding human bodies and their place in the world.
Angela Garbes is a noted journalist and author who focuses on topics related to motherhood and womanhood. Her writings seek to challenge societal norms and expectations surrounding parenting.
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