Clock Out: Rest as Resistance to Capitalism

Clock Out: Rest as Resistance to Capitalism

“So, what do you do?” Introductions quickly move from the pleasant exchange of first names to business as usual. Defined by our work, our identity, personal worth, and social currency are determined by our 9 to 5, making it difficult to clock out. In a capitalist society, we order our lives around a work schedule. We set alarms and create morning and bedtime routines to cater to this third of the day. We set educational goals and justify resulta…