Never Work! History, theory and media of work and its refusal

This course attempts to clarify some of the intricacies of the category of work and examine the role of media in its articulation. We will explore the charachterization of historical epochs and articulation of theoretical binaries that have contributed to a contemporary understanding of labor and productivity: the transition from feudalism to capitalism, idleness and leisure, productive and reproductive labor, etc. Throughout the course we will explore both media produced with the intent to glorify, enforce and structure work as well as media intended to reflect critically on conditions of labor and instigate work refusal.