Reclaiming Self Care from Late Capitalism

The term “self-care” has exploded in recent decades. At the same time, its meaning has become diffuse. “Self-care” can now mean almost anything, from hot baths to wanton sociopathic behaviour (at least in the hilarious hyperbole of College Humor). But what really is a “care of the self”?

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For decades, self-care has been associated with women’s empowerment. In the context of women’s…