#S1EP7 -  Unpaid Labor

#S1EP7 - Unpaid Labor

Author: Kosovo 2.0 January 26, 2023 Duration: 57:15
Besa Luci in conversation with Marigona Drevinja and Nađa Bobičić.In this episode we'll be talking about unpaid labor — about the cleaning, cooking, childcare, eldercare and more that is performed inside the home and in the family and which is not remunerated. Though unpaid, this labor is essential for the functioning of society and for other people's ability to engage in paid labor.What makes the issue of unpaid labor so important is that it is mostly performed by women. This means that women are either expected to stay at home and out of the labor force or, if they have formal employment, to work a "second shift" after their regular working hours to take care of the household and the others living there.This not only takes a physical, emotional and professional toll on women, it also prevents many from accessing the labor market in the first place. Two guests join us this episode to discuss unpaid labor in Kosovo, the Balkans and beyond.Marigona Drevinja is the co-founder and Program Director of the Prishtina-based Institute for Social Policy “Musine Kokalari." K2.0 recently published an article written by Marigona with the title "Women bear the burden of unpaid care work in Kosovo (https://kosovotwopointzero.com/en/women-bear-the-burden-of-unpaid-care-work-in-kosovo/),” in which she drew from her work on Musine Kokalari’s report “Who Cares? Unpaid Care Work in Kosovo.”Nađa Bobičić is a feminist scholar and activist based in Belgrade. She helped us navigate the gender dimension of work and labor discrimination at SWEAT, our labor-focused Carnival in 2022. She is also the chief editor of a report published by the Belgrade Women's Studies Center titled "Get your time back: Research on the distribution of housework among millennial women and generation z."Other Talking Points is produced by Besa Luci, Aulonë Kadriu and Gentiana Paçarizi. This episode was produced with additional research by Luca Tesei Li Bassi.Music and sound mix by PUG musik.This podcast is part of the Human Rightivism project, which is funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Prishtina, implemented by the Community Development Fund through its Human Rightivism Program. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Embassy of Sweden in Prishtina.You can listen to Other Talking Points through our website or by subscribing to K2.0 on Spotify.

In each episode of Other Talking Points, a production of Kosovo 2.0, editor-in-chief Besa Luci sits down with a guest whose voice and work challenge conventional narratives. These are not hurried interviews but considered conversations, often meandering through personal history, creative process, and critical thought. You’ll hear from authors dissecting the narratives of place, scholars questioning entrenched ideas, artists explaining the impetus behind their work, and activists detailing the realities of their struggles. The guests hail primarily from Kosovo and the surrounding region, but the scope frequently widens to include compelling voices from across the globe, creating a unique dialogue between local context and wider currents of thought. This podcast operates in the spaces between news and commentary, offering depth and nuance where headlines often fall short. The aim is to move beyond the usual soundbites and talking points that dominate public discourse, hence the name. By focusing intently on an individual’s journey and intellectual contributions, each discussion naturally opens up to reveal new perspectives on politics, culture, society, and what it means to engage with the world thoughtfully. Listening feels like being present for a genuine exchange, one that prioritizes understanding over simple debate. It’s for anyone curious about the forces shaping contemporary life in Southeast Europe and beyond, delivered through the intimate, unfolding format that only a thoughtful podcast can provide. The result is a collection of episodes that together build a complex and human portrait of the issues that define our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 23

Other Talking Points
Podcast Episodes
#S2EP8 - Reviewing 2023 with the K2.0 editorial desk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:44
Besa Luci in conversation with Gentiana Paçarizi and Aulonë Kadriu. We are leaving behind a year full of developments in Kosovo, the region and beyond. As always, we as journalists find ourselves having to be attentive a…
#S2EP5 - Investigating corruption and facing the corrupt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:34
Besa Luci in conversation with Paul Caruana Galizia and Jeta Xharra. In this episode, we talk about threats to journalism and to journalists covering topics that those in power seek to conceal.In his recently published b…
#S2EP4 - Sports: a unifying and divisive force [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:05
Besa Luci in conversation with Loic Tregoures and Albert Mecini.If there’s one form of entertainment that can be considered universal, it’s sports. Be it through regular state games, regional matches, or worldwide compet…
#S2EP3 - Drag in the region, a career and a cause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Besa Luci in conversation with Adelina Rose and Lana Vee.Drag is thriving in our region, both as a form of art and as a tool for radical change. The vibrant art of drag is becoming ever more present in the public sphere.…
#S2EP2 - Behind the lens of Balkan filmmaking today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:22
Besa Luci in conversation with Kaltrina Krasniqi and Kumjana Novakova. In this episode, we will be talking about contemporary cinematography in the region. The region has always been rich in filmmaking. Each generation o…
#S2EP1 - Who's shaping the narratives on the Balkans? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
Besa Luci in conversation with Aida Hozić and Aidan Hehir. In this first episode, we will be talking about political discourses and narratives about the region — how they're constructed, how they relate to political real…
#S1EP15 - Should I stay or should I go? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
Besa Luci in conversation with Ilir Gashi and Aulonë Kadriu.In our last episode of the first season of Other Talking Points, we are revisiting the topic of travel.Not long ago, when we recorded our first episode, we talk…
#S1EP14 - Oral history and the reimagining of historical memory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:20
Besa Luci in conversation with Erëmirë Krasniqi and Milena Prevelić.Historical memory is shaped by what is documented. What we remember or celebrate, what we overlook or forget, is a result of the narratives we choose, o…