
Contours of Domestic Service: Characteristics, Work Relations and Regulations
Contributors: Neetha N/The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, Vol. 52, No. 3, 2009
This paper provides a broader overview of domestic service in India, outlining the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of the workforce. The definitional issues involved in understanding domestic work are discussed, with special reference to national classifications. The extant pattern of work relations in the occupation and the prominent role played by placement agencies are highlighted.