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Häberlein, Tabea ; Alber, Erdmute:
Care.
In: Grasseni, Cristina ; Bähre, Erik ; Holmes, Douglas R. ; Kanters, Coco
(ed.):
Elgar Encyclopedia of Economic Anthropology. -
Cheltenham
: Edward Elgar Publishing
,
2025
. - pp. 95-99
ISBN 9781035312573
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035312573.00028
Abstract in another language
Care is an essential part of all kinds of economic processes. However, its epistemological visibility in economic discourse fluctuates, shedding light on unpaid care work dynamics. It becomes visible in moments of crisis: research on intergenerational relations, childhood, and working conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic reveals the nuanced intersections of care and economics. The centrality of care lies in its role in social relationships, yet it partially contrasts with capitalist economies, highlighted in feminist discourses on care as part of an “invisible economy”. The state's role in caregiving is complex, with implications for social impact. Global inequalities intersect with care dynamics, often with power imbalances and migration. Recent explorations extend to planetary care, integrating care concepts into sustainable practices and understanding interspecies interactions. Economic anthropology, STS and studies of care engage in redefining productivity and conservation within care frameworks, pointing towards holistic approaches to economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Further data
| Item Type: | Entry in an encyclopaedia |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | No |
| Keywords: | Care; State; Kinship; Social security; Feminist economics; Power |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Social Anthropology Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Chair Social Anthropology > Chair Social Anthropology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Erdmute Alber Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 300 Social sciences 300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology and anthropology 300 Social sciences > 330 Economics |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2025 14:03 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Dec 2025 14:03 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/95373 |