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COVID-19 Pandemic and the Crisis of Care: Wellness Discourses, Neoliberal Self-Care, and (Dis)Infodemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an influx of misinformation surrounding the virus and its origins. This paper examines the negative consequences of neoliberal self-care discourses related to COVID-19 that contributed to the disinfodemic, focusing on the wellness industry. Some health gurus and wellness instructors promoted lifestyle adjustments and self-care to prevent contracting the virus […]

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Biopolitics of Non-Motherhood: Childfree Women on a Persian-Language Digital Platform for Mothers

Abstract: In Iran, motherhood continues to be considered an important and essential part of women’s social life. However, nonmotherhood is gaining momentum as Iranian women increasingly choose to be childfree. This study explores women’s perceptions of motherhood using the content of a Persian-language discussion and mini-blogging forum called Ninisite. Ninisite is one of the largest […]

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