Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nancy Folbre (Professor Emerita @UMass.Amherst) unpacks the complex layers of social and economic inequality, advocating for a deeper understanding of intersectionality in economics. She examines how different forms of inequality—such as class, gender, and race—intersect and overlap, creating a multifaceted picture of disadvantage and privilege. Folbre's work challenges traditional economic models by highlighting the need for a more holistic and inclusive approach to understanding disparities, ultimately calling for political and economic systems that address these complexities head-on.
Learn more about her work at https://blogs.umass.edu/folbre/
Nancy Folbre (Professor Emerita @UMass.Amherst) unpacks the complex layers of social and economic inequality, advocating for a deeper understanding of intersectionality in economics. She examines how different forms of inequality—such as class, gender, and race—intersect and overlap, creating a multifaceted picture of disadvantage and privilege. Folbre's work challenges traditional economic models by highlighting the need for a more holistic and inclusive approach to understanding disparities, ultimately calling for political and economic systems that address these complexities head-on.
Learn more about her work at https://blogs.umass.edu/folbre/
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