230133 VO M5 Social Reproduction in Crisis (2025S)
Vorlesung
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Sprache: Englisch
Prüfungstermine
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Donnerstag 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Freitag 21.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
- N Donnerstag 27.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 03.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 10.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- Donnerstag 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
The conceptual lens of social reproduction makes visible a whole sphere of unpaid human activity as pertinent for the production of economic value in a capitalist economy. Without the unpaid (gendered and racialised) reproductive work (caring work, domestic work etc.) there would be no workers to make the goods and perform the services that lie at the heart of the production of value in capitalism and create the very conditions for the economy to function. The analytical perspective of social reproduction draws attention to the fact that the sphere of production and the sphere of reproduction are ‘co- constitutive’, they go hand in hand and depend on each other. The precise configurations of this relationship are historically and geographically specific and depend on specific socio-cultural and politico- economic circumstances that require an examination of families, friendships, homes, neighbourhoods and communities and the shifts towards waged forms of reproductive labour, along with an analysis of the specifics of welfare regimes and the activities of social movements. What happens when these configurations fall out of sync and are destabilised? What causes a crisis of social reproduction and how are crises resolved? This lecture introduces students to feminist scholarship on social reproduction, focussing in particular on analyses of a current crisis of social reproduction across the globe, investigating origins, dynamics and effects. Students will be introduced to key theorists and approaches, learn about central debates past and present in the analysis of social reproduction, and engage with current empirical research on the crisis across different domains of economy and society, such as households, education, healthcare, social work, welfare and eldercare. The lecture will focus on general systemic problems leading to identified crisis phenomena and will discuss particular policy responses as well as the struggles of social movements.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Written exam (combination of multiple choice and open questions) at the end of the semester.
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Important Grading Information:
A fraudulent performance (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) is indicated as such on the transcript of records (entry of an X) and counts as an examination attempt.
Depending on the examination method, the plagiarism software (Turnitin in Moodle) may be used in the course of the assessment.
The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of texts is only permitted if this is expressly requested by the lecturer.
In order to ensure good scientific practice, the lecturer can provide for a "grading-related discussion" of the written work submitted, which must be completed successfully.
Fourth examination attempt (commissional examination):
If you have already failed a course three times, you have to register for the fourth examination at the Sociology Student Service Center. Further information on registration deadlines and examination modalities can be found at (https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313).
Information on digital examinations: https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/digpruef/
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Important Grading Information:
A fraudulent performance (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) is indicated as such on the transcript of records (entry of an X) and counts as an examination attempt.
Depending on the examination method, the plagiarism software (Turnitin in Moodle) may be used in the course of the assessment.
The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of texts is only permitted if this is expressly requested by the lecturer.
In order to ensure good scientific practice, the lecturer can provide for a "grading-related discussion" of the written work submitted, which must be completed successfully.
Fourth examination attempt (commissional examination):
If you have already failed a course three times, you have to register for the fourth examination at the Sociology Student Service Center. Further information on registration deadlines and examination modalities can be found at (https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313).
Information on digital examinations: https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/digpruef/
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Students must pass the exam and achieve 50% of a total of 30 points.
Grading scale:
< 15 = 5
15-18 = 4
19-22 = 3
23 - 26 = 2
27-30 = 1
Grading scale:
< 15 = 5
15-18 = 4
19-22 = 3
23 - 26 = 2
27-30 = 1
Prüfungsstoff
All readings and lecture materials that are relevant for the exam will be made available on the Moodle learning platform.
Literatur
Indicative Reading List (further readings will be made available with the lecture materials on the Moodle learning platform):
Bakker, Isabella (2007). Social Reproduction and the Constitution of a Gendered Political Economy. New Political Economy, 12(4), 541–556. https://doi.org/10.1080/13563460701661561
Dowling, Emma (2024). The Boundary-Work of Volunteering and the Value of Unwaged Work in the Dual Crisis of Care. The Sociological Review, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00380261241305259
Dowling, Emma (2021). The Care Crisis - What Caused It and How Can We End It? London/New York: Verso.
Federici, Silvia, Dalla Costa Maria and Toupin, Louise (2025): The Crisis of Social Reproduction. BLT Books. Translated by Kaethe Roth.
Fraser, Nancy (2016). Contradictions of Capital and Care. New Left Review 100. 99-117.
Picchio, Antonella (1992): Social Reproduction - The Political Economy of the Labour Market. Cambridge University Press.
Bakker, Isabella (2007). Social Reproduction and the Constitution of a Gendered Political Economy. New Political Economy, 12(4), 541–556. https://doi.org/10.1080/13563460701661561
Dowling, Emma (2024). The Boundary-Work of Volunteering and the Value of Unwaged Work in the Dual Crisis of Care. The Sociological Review, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00380261241305259
Dowling, Emma (2021). The Care Crisis - What Caused It and How Can We End It? London/New York: Verso.
Federici, Silvia, Dalla Costa Maria and Toupin, Louise (2025): The Crisis of Social Reproduction. BLT Books. Translated by Kaethe Roth.
Fraser, Nancy (2016). Contradictions of Capital and Care. New Left Review 100. 99-117.
Picchio, Antonella (1992): Social Reproduction - The Political Economy of the Labour Market. Cambridge University Press.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Di 04.03.2025 10:26