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Making the World Clean

Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism

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Exploring the intersection of race and domestic labor, this book presents a groundbreaking antiracist perspective on cleaning practices. It challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and examines how societal standards often reflect and perpetuate racial inequalities. Through a critical lens, the author discusses the implications of cleaning on identity and community, advocating for a redefined understanding that promotes equity and justice in domestic spaces. This work encourages readers to rethink their relationship with cleanliness and its broader social impact.

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Making the World Clean, Francoise Verges

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2024
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Titre
Making the World Clean
Sous-titre
Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2024
Format
souple
Pages
248
ISBN13
9781913380397
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Exploring the intersection of race and domestic labor, this book presents a groundbreaking antiracist perspective on cleaning practices. It challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and examines how societal standards often reflect and perpetuate racial inequalities. Through a critical lens, the author discusses the implications of cleaning on identity and community, advocating for a redefined understanding that promotes equity and justice in domestic spaces. This work encourages readers to rethink their relationship with cleanliness and its broader social impact.