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Traditional corporate structures value work predominantly in monetary terms, overlooking the myriad of unpaid labour that sustains the capitalist economy. This unjust exclusion obscures labour mostly performed by women, driving further inequality. Meaningful change remains limited, with high-paying roles often necessitating a choice between a career and family life. Valuing all forms of work, especially unpaid labour, is essential to challenging existing structures and achieving genuine equality.
Revaluing Work challenges traditional economics and critiques narrow definitions of economic value, arguing for recognising both market and non-market contributions. Focusing on equity, ethics and alternative approaches such as inclusive ethics and business models, the authors call for policies that value women’s labour and support a more sustainable, equitable economy.
Aimed at scholars, policymakers, and activists, this work offers critical economic insights and practical tools for advocating more inclusive measures and policies that recognise unpaid labour. Its integration of learning and ways forward encourages readers to connect ethical reflection with practical action, reshaping how work is valued in society the value of unpaid labour.
Fariba Solati is an Associate Professor of Economics at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada. She specialises in feminist economics, macroeconomics and development economics. Her research examines how policies, laws and institutions shape women’s labour force participation across countries and over time. Her current research focuses primarily on the economic integration of immigrants in Canada, with particular attention to the effects of immigration policies, culture, gender, language proficiency, education and training on immigrants’ labour force participation and employment outcomes.
Karen Vollum-Dix is a Senior lecturer in HRM at Leeds Business School (LBS). Karen’s teaching emphasises practical application of knowledge and encouraging students to think independently. Knowledge Transfer Partnership project work presents a perfect opportunity to transfer academic knowledge and personal business experience to support SME strategic growth and development goals. A degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bristol led to 10 years working in manufacturing industry. Self-employment as a coach, trainer and HRM consultant followed, before moving into Higher Education in 2005, teaching on a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses, particularly enjoying time spent teaching in Southern Africa and Asia.
Chapter 1. Preface
Chapter 2. Introduction
Chapter 3. Economic Value
Chapter 4. Unpaid Work
Chapter 5. Equities and Inequities
Chapter 6. Ethical and Moral Perspectives
Chapter 7. Alternative Approaches
Chapter 8. Integration of Learning and Ways Forward