Reproductiive labours Theory

 Learning about Reproductive Labor Theory by Silvia Federici and Maria Mies helped me see how much important work happens at home, often without pay or recognition. Tasks like cooking, cleaning, taking care of children, and helping the sick are all part of what they call reproductive labor. These are jobs that many women do every day, and even though they are not paid, they keep families and society running. I began to notice how this happens in my own home—my mother works from early morning to night, making sure everyone is cared for, but her efforts often go unnoticed.

I now see that unpaid caregiving is just as vital as paid employment thanks to this approach. Because someone is helping them at home, people can only work or study outside. It also caused me to wonder why women perform the majority of this type of labor and why it is not distributed more fairly. I became aware of gender inequity and realized how important it is to appreciate and value those who perform this type of work thanks to Reproductive Labor Theory. Fairly allocating these duties and appreciating the importance of caregiving in daily life require additional discussion.