Economic dependency on caregivers from "summary" of Love's Labor by Eva Feder Kittay
The economic dependency of disabled people on their caregivers is a central issue that is often overlooked in discussions about care work. Caregivers, who are usually family members, provide essential support to disabled individuals, such as help with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily activities. This kind of care is often unpaid and undervalued by society. The economic dependency of disabled people on their caregivers is a result of the social and economic structures that shape our society. Care work is often seen as women's work and is therefore devalued and marginalized. This means that caregivers, who are often women, are expected to provide care without compensation or recognition. The economic dependency of disabled people on their caregivers i...
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