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A review by maudyy
Siapa yang Memasak Makan Malam Adam Smith?: Kisah tentang Perempuan dan Ilmu Ekonomi by Katrine Marçal
5.0
opening this review, i had to state that i hate economics, a topic i’d love to avoid to talk about cause it’s just so frustrating, but this book is a great read (still frustrating, but in a good way). well there are MANY important things to learn and unlearn from this book. from my pov, these are the most important points that Marçal trying to deliver:
1. women are trapped in unpaid labor & valued very low on what they do!!!Marçal emphasizes how traditional economic theories often ignore or undervalue the unpaid labor that women contribute to society, particularly within households. this work includes childcare, housekeeping, and other essential tasks that, while not monetarily compensated, play a SIGNIFICANT role in the functioning of the economy. it’s been overlooked since Forever. i instantly remember what Marx says abt “Warenfetischismus” (commodity fetishism): that makes us value things that have no objective value and encourages us to see our relationships with others primarily in economic terms &&& OF COURSE as a consequence of this, mostwomen that take role in the domestic work, and they are ALWAYS criminally underappreciated. >:-(
2. gender disparities!!! the book highlights the disparities in economic opportunities and outcomes between men and women. the writer explores how societal norms, expectations, and gender bias have historically limited women's participation in the workforce and their access to economic opportunities. women in STEM (esp those who are in field and technical work are VERY MUCH affected by this), even on this era when feminism is everywhere, we can’t never deny that many people still hold to traditional gender norms and expectations to certain roles in reality.
3. (maybe) to reevaluating economic theory??? Marçal challenges the conventional economic theories, including those-put-forth by Adam Smith, and encourages us to reconsider and reevaluate these theories in light of the overlooked contributions and experiences of women. in some passages, she argues for a more inclusive and holistic approach to economics that accounts for the true value of women's work, and these ideas delivered nicely!
1. women are trapped in unpaid labor & valued very low on what they do!!!Marçal emphasizes how traditional economic theories often ignore or undervalue the unpaid labor that women contribute to society, particularly within households. this work includes childcare, housekeeping, and other essential tasks that, while not monetarily compensated, play a SIGNIFICANT role in the functioning of the economy. it’s been overlooked since Forever. i instantly remember what Marx says abt “Warenfetischismus” (commodity fetishism): that makes us value things that have no objective value and encourages us to see our relationships with others primarily in economic terms &&& OF COURSE as a consequence of this, mostwomen that take role in the domestic work, and they are ALWAYS criminally underappreciated. >:-(
2. gender disparities!!! the book highlights the disparities in economic opportunities and outcomes between men and women. the writer explores how societal norms, expectations, and gender bias have historically limited women's participation in the workforce and their access to economic opportunities. women in STEM (esp those who are in field and technical work are VERY MUCH affected by this), even on this era when feminism is everywhere, we can’t never deny that many people still hold to traditional gender norms and expectations to certain roles in reality.
3. (maybe) to reevaluating economic theory??? Marçal challenges the conventional economic theories, including those-put-forth by Adam Smith, and encourages us to reconsider and reevaluate these theories in light of the overlooked contributions and experiences of women. in some passages, she argues for a more inclusive and holistic approach to economics that accounts for the true value of women's work, and these ideas delivered nicely!