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  11. Shared Work? Unravelling Interspecies Entanglements, Agency, And The Rhythms Of Equids At Work

Shared work? Unravelling interspecies entanglements, agency, and the rhythms of equids at work

Tamlin Watson1, Cara Clancy1

  • 1The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, United Kingdom.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study explores the concept of "shared work" by examining the diverse labor of donkeys and other working equids across different global regions. It highlights the importance of considering equid perspectives on their work, rest, and social lives.

Area of Science:

  • Animal studies
  • Sociology
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Working equids, particularly donkeys, perform diverse roles globally.
  • Existing literature on animal labor lacks a comprehensive understanding of equid experiences.
  • Critical theory offers frameworks for analyzing nonhuman labor and shared work.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elaborate on the concept of "shared work" by integrating animal welfare and animal labor literature.
  • To explore the multifaceted nature of equid work, including physical demands and opportunities for rest and social interaction.
  • To illuminate the equid perspective on their work, focusing on agency, sentience, and subjectivity.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative case studies in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Global South.
  • Application of 'animal work' and 'nonhuman labour' theoretical concepts.
Keywords:
agencydonkeysequid welfarelabour

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