Arlie Russell Hochschild

Sociologist and Author

Arlie Russell Hochschild is a sociologist known for her work on the sociology of emotions and the concept of 'emotional labor'. Her books, including 'The Managed Heart', explore the invisible labor that sustains society.

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The Invisible Infrastructure of Care: Who Keeps the World Running While Everyone Else Is Busy Being Productive?

Someone is doing the cooking, the childcare, the emotional support, the elder care — and the economy mostly pretends it isn't happening. Arlie Russell Hochschild, Brené Brown, and Nancy Fraser examine the invisible infrastructure of care labor, and ask why the work that holds society together remains the least recognized and least compensated.

Jul 20, 2026