https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/sociedad_y_economia <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color: rgb(34.901960%, 34.901960%, 34.901960%);">The journal </span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; font-style: italic; color: rgb(34.901960%, 34.901960%, 34.901960%);">Sociedad y Economía </span><span style="font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; color: rgb(34.901960%, 34.901960%, 34.901960%);">is a Latin American publication aimed at researchers who are interested in the understanding of social dynamics and economic processes. To this end, its pages publish academic articles in the fields of economics, sociology and, in general, the social sciences. </span></p> </div> </div> </div> en-US https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/sociedad_y_economia/announcement/view/198 <p>Paid and unpaid <strong>care work </strong>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 <strong>economic systems</strong>. However, it continues to be marginalized in dominant economic theory and policy. In light of global crises such as the COVID-19 <strong>pandemic</strong>, which intensified the demand for care work, it is essential to keep the discussion about its role in shaping our economies alive.</p> <p>We invite the <strong>national and international academic community</strong> to submit articles for <strong>issue 56</strong> of the journal <strong>Sociedad y Economía</strong> on "<strong>Paid and Unpaid Care Work in its Diverse Expressions</strong>" 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.</p> <p><strong>Contributions</strong> addressing a wide range of topics are welcome, including:</p> <ul> <li>Theoretical and empirical contributions to <strong>feminist economics</strong> focusing on care work.</li> <li>The impact of global <strong>crises</strong> (such as pandemics and climate change) on care work.</li> <li>Paid and unpaid care work: dimensions of <strong>gender, race, and class</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Policy</strong> analysis: state interventions in care work economies, welfare systems, and infrastructures.</li> <li>Care work in <strong>informal economies</strong>, communities, and migrant labor.</li> <li>Studies on <strong>time use</strong> and the valuation of unpaid care work.</li> <li><strong>Intersectionality</strong> and care work: implications for gender justice and economic inequality.</li> <li>The <strong>future</strong> of care work: technological changes, care platforms, and the gig economy.</li> <li>The impact of time spent on care on women’s <strong>labor force participation</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Case studies</strong> on care work in specific regional or national contexts.</li> <li>Economic restructuring and feminist <strong>alternatives</strong> to the neoliberal care model.</li> <li>How <strong>digitalization</strong> affects time use.</li> <li><strong>Female leadership</strong> and its effects on care.</li> <li>Developments concerning the <strong>fundamental right</strong> to care.</li> </ul> <p>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: <a href="https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://sociedadyeconomia.univalle.edu.co/</a></p> <p>Author guidelines are attached.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Important Dates:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Submission deadline: <strong>January 30, 2025.</strong></li> <li>Notification of acceptance: <strong>July 1, 2025.</strong></li> </ul> Sociedad y Economía 2024-10-02