A 'Post‐Work' World: Geographical Engagements with the Future of Work. Issue 2 (22nd November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacLeavy, Julie; Lapworth, Andrew
• Is Part Of: Political quarterly. Volume 91:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 310
• Page End: 316
• Publication Date: 2019-11-22
• Subjects: automation -- feminism -- feminist geography -- gender -- post‐work -- work; Political science -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1910-1936 -- Periodicals; 320.05
• DOI: 10.1111/1467-923X.12785
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-3179

Abstract

Abstract: This article reviews geographical research on labour market changes that pose a challenge to 'work' as a compelling category of analysis. Drawing inspiration from feminist scholarship that has sought to develop a frame for thinking about the concept of work so that other activities outside employment are recognised, it considers what everyday practices of work, including domestic and reproductive labour, can teach us about the realities and futures of contemporary capitalism. While 'work' has long served as a presumed norm or telos of 'development', this article considers the prospect of the 'end of work' and of a specific type of accompanying capitalist society. It outlines the challenges for policy making in bringing forth a 'post‐work' world without cementing social and economic inequality.