Love's Labor: Essays on Women, Equality and Dependency

Eva Feder Kittay's feminist classic, Loves Labor, explores how theories of justice and morality must be reconfigured when intersecting with care and dependency, and the failure of policy towards women who engage in care work. This second edition has updated material on care workers, her adult disabled daughter, and key changes in welfare reform. It is a significant contribution to the debate on searching for greater equality and justice for women.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 218 pages
\n Publication date: 03 December 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This groundbreaking new edition of Eva Feder Kittay's feminist masterpiece, Loves Labor, delves into the intricate interplay between theories of justice and morality, care, and dependency, and the inadequate policies directed towards women who engage in care work. Recognized as a significant contribution to the development of an ethics of care, the book challenges the traditional societal perspective, which views society as a collection of equal and autonomous individuals. However, the realm of caring for dependents remains largely overlooked in political theory and social policy, despite the significant advancements made by some women. While some women have achieved remarkable progress, equality continues to elude many others, largely due to the failure of social institutions to adequately account for the dependency associated with childhood, illness, disability, and the frail old age.

In her captivating narrative, Eva Feder Kittay explores the profound relevance of her analysis of dependency to significant cognitive disability. Through a thoughtful exploration of John Rawls's influential liberal theory and two notable examples of public policy—welfare reform and family leave—she demonstrates how theory and policy fail women when they overlook the centrality of dependency in addressing issues of justice. This second edition of Loves Labor has been meticulously updated to include new material on care workers, her adult disabled daughter, and significant changes in welfare reform.

Written in a blend of personal reflection and political argument, this new edition of a classic text remains an innovative and influential contribution to the ongoing debate on seeking greater equality and justice for women. Loves Labor has resonated with audiences worldwide and has had a profound impact on readers from diverse countries and disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, disability studies, and nursing. It has been both required reading and a valuable supplementary resource in these fields.

Through her profound insights and compelling storytelling, Eva Feder Kittay has illuminated the complexities and challenges faced by women who undertake care work. Loves Labor serves as a powerful reminder of the need to reconfigure our understanding of justice and morality, recognizing the invaluable contributions of care workers and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their gender or societal roles.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 155 x 236 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138089921\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n