Precarious Intimacies: Generation, Rent and Reproducing Relationships in London

In a time of increasing social and economic inequality, MacNeil Taylor's book explores the precarity experienced by millennials in north-east London, focusing on intimacy, reproduction, and emotional labor. It reveals the role of British policy-making in exacerbating inter- and intra-generational inequality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bristol University Press

In the face of mounting social and economic disparities, this book offers a poignant portrayal of the precarious circumstances faced by millennials, particularly in the context of rising rents and stagnant wages. Through the voices of individuals with firsthand experiences of precarity in north-east London, author MacNeil Taylor delves into the realms of intimacy, reproduction, and emotional labor. By expanding the scope beyond those traditionally locked out of homeownership, the book sheds light on the experiences of social and private renters, thus broadening our understanding of a middle-class "generation rent."

Situated within a feminist and queer theoretical framework, the book uncovers the profound impact of British policy-making on housing, welfare, and immigration, which exacerbate inter- and intra-generational inequality. It serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need for systemic change to address these pressing issues and create a more equitable society for all.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529224856