Call for papers

Paid and unpaid care work has long been a vital aspect of the growth and development of countries, yet it remains undervalued in global economies. As feminist economists argue, caring for others (children, the elderly, the sick, people with disabilities, and communities) is fundamental to the functioning of economic systems. However, it continues to be marginalized in dominant economic theory and policy. In light of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which intensified the demand for care work, it is essential to keep the discussion about its role in shaping our economies alive.

We invite the national and international academic community to submit articles for issue 56 of the journal Sociedad y Economía on "Paid and Unpaid Care Work in its Diverse Expressions" with the aim of exploring this crucial intersection from an economic, sociological, and interdisciplinary perspective that contributes to the development of more inclusive economic models, particularly for developing economies.

Contributions addressing a wide range of topics are welcome, including:

• Theoretical and empirical contributions to feminist economics focusing on care work.
• The impact of global crises (such as pandemics and climate change) on care work.
• Paid and unpaid care work: dimensions of gender, race, and class.
• Policy analysis: state interventions in care work economies, welfare systems, and infrastructures.
• Care work in informal economies, communities, and migrant labor.
• Studies on time use and the valuation of unpaid care work.
• Intersectionality and care work: implications for gender justice and economic inequality.
• The future of care work: technological changes, care platforms, and the gig economy.
• The impact of time spent on care on women’s labor force participation.
• Case studies on care work in specific regional or national contexts.
• Economic restructuring and feminist alternatives to the neoliberal care model.
• How digitalization affects time use.
• Female leadership and its effects on care.
• Developments concerning the fundamental right to care.

We invite scholars to submit original research papers, theoretical essays, or policy analyses addressing the aforementioned topics. Submissions should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references and appendices. Please submit your manuscript in Word format through the OJS system: https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/

Author guidelines are attached.

Book reviews are also welcome, preferably on the proposed topic. Additionally, the journal features a section titled "Other Topics," which accepts articles on various themes throughout the year. Articles may be written in Spanish or English.

Important Dates:

• Submission deadline: January 30, 2025.
• Notification of acceptance: July 1, 2025.