Introduction : care aux Suds

This introductory article sheds light on some aspects of the production and organization of care in countries and regions of the so-called “South.” Starting from a broad definition of care, which includes its social, political, and ethical dimensions, and from knowledge developed in different countries of the South, three central themes emerge: the gender of care, the presence and shortcomings of the state, and the link between migration and care. These themes are underpinned by the role that care and its social distribution play in social inequalities and their reproduction. The article highlights the extent to which research developed in the South allows examining and enriching the perspective on care and its explanatory schemes.