Thinking About Care

Module 1: This module introduces the concept of care and its relevance for academic study. It delves into the complexities of defining care, explores traditional avoidance of care within social sciences, and highlights the importance of understanding care in modern society.

Module 2: Addressing the historical context, this module examines the traditional providers of care, emphasizing the uneven distribution of care, the influence of gender and race, and the future implications of care provision.

Module 3: Expanding on the different types of paid care work, this module explores the motivations behind entering care occupations and the non-monetary reasons for working in this sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of the care sector and encourages critical reflection on the topic.

Module 4: This module delves into the value of care and the underlying reasons for the underpayment of care workers. It sheds light on the devaluation of care work and its impact on the individuals involved, prompting critical evaluation of societal attitudes towards care.

Module 5: Focusing on the relationship between money and care, this module presents liberal and conservative concerns, questionable assumptions, and alternative perspectives on money and care. It also explores the complexities of humanitarian aid and its implications for care and money.