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Wages for Housework demonstrators marching in 1977. Credit: Estate of Bettye Lane/Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University

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Why the Wages for Housework Campaign is still vital

The fight continues — 50 years since its inception, and the campaign calling for recognition that capitalism depends on domestic labour is as pertinent as ever, writes Adele Walton.

Written by: Adele Walton

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