'Susan Ferguson has been a leader in the efforts to develop social reproduction theory. With Feminist Thinking About Work, she now takes on the historical context for its development. Her focus on the history of the concept 'labour' in Marxist and feminist thought brilliantly reshapes our understanding of our past, present, and future.'
— Lise Vogel, author of "Marxism and the Oppression of Women"
'Susan Ferguson’s attention to labor in the history of feminist thought is timely and urgent as is her attention to capital’s intensified harvest from the devalued work of social reproduction. Scholars and students across disciplines will find here valuable insights into the history of feminist theory and social movement.'
— Rosemary Hennessy, Professor of English and Director of the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University
'Shines a searching light on the interactions between class, race and gender in the reproduction of contemporary global capitalism. This book marks a milestone in socialist feminist theory.'
— Ursula Huws, author of 'Labour in Contemporary Capitalism: What Next?'
'Through an innovative interpretation of key historical and contemporary feminist texts, this compellingly written book offers socialist-feminist activists an excellent introduction to social reproduction theory and its political implications.'
— Johanna Brenner, author of Women and the Politics of Class
'A crucial and much needed book. Analyzing more than two hundred years of feminist theorizing on work and oppression, Ferguson rigorously unpacks the dilemmas we face when we fail to problematize what work is, and what it should be to bring about freedom. Essential reading for socialist feminists.'
— Sara Farris, author of In the Name of Women's Rights: The Rise of Femonationalism