Description

Part of human activity, both material and social, that is concerned with the process of caring for the present and future labour force, and the human population as a whole, including the domestic provisioning of food, clothing and shelter. 

Additional notes and information

Social reproduction is the provisioning of all such needs throughout the economy, regardless of whether it is of a paid or unpaid nature.

Sources

Alexander, P., and Baden, S. (2000). Glossary on Macroeconomics from a Gender Perspective. Bridge Institute of Development Studies.