Social reproduction: theory and practice

Serap Saritas

Chapter 27 in The Elgar Companion to Women and Heterodox Economics, 2025, pp 412-424 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Social Reproduction Theory is an excellent tool to analyse the interconnections between the economic and social spheres, concurrently shedding light on multiple oppressions and inequalities, such as gender and race, in association with class and exploitation. I present the historical development of the concept of ‘social reproduction’ and the theory's formation from a divergence between Marxist-functionalists and dualist-feminists. After discussing its theoretical, political and historical contributions, the critique of the reproduction of labour power from broader social reproduction approaches is scrutinized. To reveal the exploitative outcomes of the social reproduction process, concrete case analyses are illuminating rather than logical deductions. Thus, I suggest reframing the theory through a dialogue with broader feminist contributions and exemplify the framework's application with my research on old-age pensions to draw insights into elderly well-being facing multiple crises. I conclude the chapter with a short personal account reflecting on the theory and actuality of social reproduction.

Keywords: Feminist; Gender; Marxist; Social Reproduction; Pensions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035329304
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