Precariat and Labour: The Anthropology and Politics of Guy Standing

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Guy Standing's thought, focusing on the fundamental distinction between work and labor. The author examines how contemporary social structures are evolving, creating new classes: from plutocracy to the precariat. A key element of this discussion is the process of precarization, driven by globalization and the dynamic development of artificial intelligence and algorithmic governance. The text sheds light on the phenomenon of "hollow citizenship" and the emergence of the figure of the denizen—a person deprived of full rights. The analysis also encompasses the mechanisms of the gig economy and the kafala system, pointing to the reification of work in the age of digital transformation. The paper concludes with a citation of the Precariat Charter as a tool for fighting for dignity and stability in an unstable world, offering the reader a comprehensive perspective on the challenges of the modern labor market.