Feminist Philosophies of Love and Work

In: Hypatia: a journal of feminist philosophy, Volume 17, Issue 2, p. 1-18

Abstract

Can work be done for pay, and still be loving? While many feminists believe that marketization inevitably leads to a degradation of social connections, we suggest that markets are themselves forms of social organization, and that even relationships of unequal power can sometimes include mutual respect. We call for increased attention to specific causes of suffering, such as greed, poverty, and subordination. We conclude with a summary of contributions to this Special Issue.