Abstract
This article introduces the theme of the special issue on Outsourcing Domestic (Care) Work. We conceptualize "outsourcing of domestic work" as a process by which both the state and family increase their reliance on private markets to carry out both care and non-care domestic services. We argue that this outsourcing is happening in response to three "deficits" that many wealthy European countries face - "care deficit," "time deficit", and "job deficit."
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-146 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Social Politics |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)