Book Reviews

Shareen Joshi of Georgetown University reviews “Advanced Introduction to Feminist Economics” by Joyce P. Jacobsen. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Discusses the intersections between economics, feminism, and teaching, focusing on topics such as feminist approaches to economic development, modeling of intra-household relationships, and differential effects of international trade and finance by gender.”

Emergencias ecofeministas en las praxis latinoamericanas

The article will establish relationships between conceptualizations of «cuerpo-territorio» (body-territory) and the sustainability of life, based on the approaches developed from the practices of mobilized women’s collectives in Abya Yala. We argue that these notions are key to the conformation of ecofeminist horizons in the region, linking feminist economics and environmental justice. We rely on elaborations produced by situated political subjects, taking as a perspective the dialogues between academics and activists.

A Migrant Woman Sustaining la lucha: A Feminist Takeover of the Organization Process of on-Demand Delivery Workers in Ecuador

This article focuses on the multiple violations of labor rights that on-demand delivery workers are facing in Ecuador—as well as their resistance. By presenting a case study of a recent organizational process to raise awareness of workers’ demands, we bring forward the role of women in platform workers organizations. Our reflections are based on data collected and analyzed from a survey of 148 anonymous delivery workers from three Ecuadorian cities; an in-depth interview; and our involvement in the project “Platform Observatory”. The analysis draws upon theoretical, methodological, and analytical frameworks developed by Feminist Economics. Our findings highlight how a migrant woman sustains la lucha—the fight—in a masculinized sector and her struggles to keep the organization alive. Moreover, we contribute to generating an archive of workers’ demands and their organization process in the country.

Entrevista a Alicia Girón

Alicia Girón es una economista mexicana, doctora en Estudios Latinoamericanos por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Sus principales líneas de investigación son economía financiera, particularmente relacionadas con los ciclos económicos, crisis financieras, deudas soberanas y sistemas financieros. Es integrante del Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas (IIEc) de su alma mater, instituto que dirigió entre 1994 y 2002. Desde 2010 hasta 2018 fue editora de la revista Problemas del Desarrollo. Revista Latinoamericana de Economía. Es coordinadora del Programa Universitario de Estudios sobre Asia y África (PUEAA) desde 2017. Fue presidenta de la International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) entre 2015 y 2016, e integrante del Alto Panel para el Empoderamiento Económico de las Mujeres de Naciones Unidas (2016-2017).