Chiara Luce Breccia is PhD candidate in Philosophy at the Università di Pisa and graduated in Philosophy at the Università di Bologna. Her research focuses on the relationship between the theory of social reproduction and ecofeminism, as well as its evolution.
She is doing a research stay at CISPAC, so we approached her to know more about her field of work and her experience at the center.
What is the object of your research?
I am doing a PhD in Philosophy and, in the framework of this, I am doing a stay at CISPAC. It deals with feminist philosophy, a very broad field, and in particular with social reproduction and Marxist feminism. I am interested in issues related to feminism in the workplace, critical theory and care.
Are you studying any particular topic?
My work focuses on theoretical and bibliographical analysis; I do little fieldwork as I am neither an anthropologist nor a sociologist. I am currently looking for a meeting point between feminist theory of social reproduction, especially that developed in Italy in the 1970s, and what we now call ecofeminism or political ecology. I am concerned with the evolution of the theory of social reproduction from the 1970s to the present day, examining how it was transformed in the context of women’s activism, of thinking about domestic work, and of the contemporary relationship between women, work and feminist theory.
Do you think that a multidisciplinary perspective benefits your research?
Yes, definitely. I believe that feminist research is structurally multidisciplinary, since it combines philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology. This methodological diversity is precisely what gives it its beauty and richness.
How do you rate your stay at CISPAC?
Very positively. I really appreciate having a working space, something I don’t have in Italy, and I appreciate having a place where I can keep my things and concentrate. Besides, being in another country is an enriching experience. The fact that CISPAC works on issues related to the Galician territory also seems very interesting to me, as I consider it essential to maintain a connection with the local context. What I value most is that, as philosophy is a very theoretical field, it is pleasant to share the space with other people and feel a bit of company.
This interview was realized by Paula Baliño Rodríguez and Alejandra González Aguilera, students doing the External Academic Practices (PAE) of the History and Art History degrees respectively at our center.
