31. How the Devaluation of Care Affects the Economy & Social Change Ecosystem
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In a world that prioritises productivity and profit over human well-being, care work—whether in households, healthcare, or activism—remains deeply undervalued and often unpaid. In this episode, we explore the systemic devaluation and commodification of care, tracing how capitalist logics render essential labour invisible while exploiting those who provide it. From the global care economy to the emotional and physical toll of activism, we unpack why care work is both vital and structurally marginalised. More importantly, we discuss how changemakers can resist burnout by embedding a culture of care within movements, ensuring that social change is sustainable, collective, and life-affirming.
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