Feminist Essential Work in the Pandemic - Dr. Sara Stevano

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https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31723331 Dr. Sara Stevano is both a Lecturer in Economics and a Member of the Feminist Political Economy and Development Research Cluster at SOAS University. In this episode she discusses feminist political economy, anthropology, and development. Sara talks about what we understand essential work to be, and how the pandemic has highlighted that some workers have been absolutely necessary for the continuation of some aspects of life. Yet she unpacks how the term essential workers is loaded, considering the discourses involved deciding who is essential and who is not, stressing that this raises fundamental questions as to how governments have used the term for political motivations and ends. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL to get the latest and most fascinating research!!! Get the latest episodes and videos on: https://theknowshow.net/ The Know Show Podcast makes the most important research accessible to everyone. Join us today and be part of the research revolution. Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknowshow ... Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/theknowshow ...