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Who Cares?

58 pages, 2015

economics & politics

economics & politics

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In Who Cares? (2015), Joan C. Tronto argues that the United States is facing a "caring deficit." There are simply too many demands on our time to care adequately for children, elderly people, and ourselves. Asserting that Americans are facing a caring deficit--that there are simply too many demands on our time to care adequately for children, elderly people, and ourselves--she asks us to reconsider how we allocate care responsibilities. 

At the same time, while democratic politics should help citizens to care better, most people see caring as unsupported by public life and deem the concerns of politics as too remote from their lives to make a difference in this sphere. Tronto traces the reasons for this disconnect and argues for the need to take care, not economics, the central concern of democratic political life.

Understanding Care

In 'Who Cares?' Joan C. Tronto explores the concept of care. She argues that care is not just a personal feeling but a political and public issue. It's a great read if you want to dig deeper into the politics of care.

The Four Phases of Care

Tronto breaks down the process of care into four phases: caring about, taking care of, care-giving, and care-receiving. This book will help you understand these phases and see how they apply in different contexts.

The Role of Gender in Care

The author takes a look at how gender plays a role in care. She argues that care has been gendered as a female responsibility, which has led to the undervaluing of care work. This is a key point to understand if you're interested in gender studies or social justice.

Care as a Basis for Democracy

Joan C. Tronto suggests that care should be the basis for democratic theory. She believes that if we value care and make it a public responsibility, we can create a more democratic and just society. If you're into politics, you'll find this idea fascinating.

The Ethics of Care

In 'Who Cares?', Tronto also explores the ethics of care. She argues that care should be seen as a moral issue and that we need to develop an ethical framework for care. This book will make you rethink your views on care and its importance in society.

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