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Janet Zhou

Category: Care Economy

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

Invisible Yet Indispensable: The Urgent Need for Social Protection for Informal Women Workers

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Last week, as we marked International Women’s Day, we reflected on the persistent structural inequalities that continue to shape women’s economic realities. This week, I am especially honored to dedicate this blog to the incredible work of EverJoice (EJ) Win, whose advocacy and tireless efforts

Reparations through Care Justice: Recognizing Africa’s Invisible Infrastructure of Care

Reparations through Care Justice: Recognizing Africa’s Invisible Infrastructure of Care

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In my previous exploration of reparations as revolutionary praxis, I examined how Africa’s position in the global political economy offers tremendous leverage points for transformative change. This week, I want to deepen this analysis by examining reparations through the lens of care justice – specifically

Structural Gender-Based Violence in tertiary institutions and in the Care Economy: Dismantling the Architecture of Inequality

Structural Gender-Based Violence in tertiary institutions and in the Care Economy: Dismantling the Architecture of Inequality

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As we observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we must look beyond individual acts of violence to examine the systemic structures that perpetuate gender-based violence (GBV) in Southern Africa. These structures are deeply embedded within our institutions, economies, and social systems, creating