In the Academic Zoo, many animals struggled to balance their responsibilities – teaching, research, administration, family. The kangaroo, who carried her joey in her pouch, was often dismissed as unfit for “serious work.”
But the kangaroo refused to choose between roles. Instead, she taught others how to support one another. Soon, the zoo became a place where caregiving was celebrated, not punished.
Moral – feminist positive academia integrates care into its structure, making space for all facets of everyone’s life.
How do you juggle your responsibilities?
What are your strategies for caring for yourself and others?
Christa & Anne-Wil
