They Call It Love: The Politics of Emotional Life

"A fascinating and exhaustive explanation as to why emotions are a political issue."
–Brit Dawson, AnOther Magazine

The work of love is a feminist problem, and it demands feminist solutions

Comforting a family member or friend, soothing children, providing company for the elderly, ensuring that people feel well enough to work; this is all essential labour. Without it, capitalism would cease to function. They Call It Love investigates the work that makes a haven in a heartless world, examining...