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Domestic Workers: Conditions, Rights and Responsibilities: A study of part-time domestic workers in Delhi

Domestic Workers: Conditions, Rights and Responsibilities: A study of part-time domestic workers in Delhi

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by IDWFED published Dec 01, 2010 12:00 AM
Contributors: Surabhi Tandon Mehrotra/JAGORI
This study, along with existing research, has discussed different dimensions of domestic work. From the above account, it is clear that the dignity of domestic work and by extension, of domestic workers, is central to this discussion.

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This study, along with existing research, has discussed different dimensions of domestic work. From the above account, it is clear that the dignity of domestic work and by extension, of domestic workers, is central to this discussion. Society does not consider it as dignified work and this is reflected in working conditions.

These women are placed very low in the social structure because of the little value ascribed to domestic work in our society. Very often, workers themselves consider their work as lowly and hence take no pride in it. The constantly changing urban scenario, with evictions and displacement, has affected their life, livelihood and, in turn, their dignity.

The challenge, then, is to involve workers, unions and workers’ organisations, employers and the state in this debate to identify steps to address the issues. There can be no straightforward solutions to the challenges except for each one taking responsibility to find a way forward to stop the systematic exploitation of domestic workers. One step could be to draw parallels from other workers in the care sector.

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