Rethinking the Economics of Motherhood: Alternative Economies
Let’s explore the historical and contemporary economic systems and their impact on motherhood! Starting with an overview of capitalism, socialism, and communism, Susie exposes the inherent flaws in these systems and proposes alternative paradigms like the gift economy and the sharing economy. Through an exploration of different economic models, she highlights the challenges and opportunities for mothers in various economic systems and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human flourishing and caregiving in economic discourse.
Topics:
- Overview of capitalism, socialism, and communism
- Impact of traditional economic systems on motherhood
- Introduction to alternative economic paradigms: the gift economy and the sharing economy
- Benefits and challenges of alternative economic systems for mothers
- Reimagining economics through the lens of human flourishing and caregiving
- Historical context of economic theories and their implications for gender and race equality
- Critique of mainstream economic models and their failure to prioritize caregiving and human development
Resources:
- Rebel Mothers Episode 6 Invisible Labor: The Mental Load
- The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
- Real Wealth of Nations by Riane Eisler
- The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State by Friedrich Engles
