Invisible Labour Recognizing Unpaid Work and its Impact on Women's Human Rights in India
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invisible labour, unpaid work, women’s empowerment, women’s human rightAbstract
Unpaid domestic labour is a crucial component of productive endeavors and an essential element that supports the economy and well-being of households. Unpaid and frequently unappreciated work, mostly performed by women, that supports households and communities but is not included in economic measurements is referred to as invisible labor. In India, where societal structures are greatly influenced by conventional gender roles, women carry out a large portion of the labor force through caring for others, farming, and household chores.. It draws attention to the ways that the weight of invisible labor impacts women's emotional and physical well-being, limits their educational opportunities, hinders their ability to enter the workforce, and feeds the cycles of inequality and poverty. The study advocates for policies that acknowledge and recompense unpaid labor by using data from a variety of areas, such as household surveys and agriculture. It also promotes changes to labor legislation, social protection programs, and educational initiatives to dispel long-standing prejudices. In addition to having the capacity to change India's economic and social dynamics, addressing invisible labor is crucial for achieving gender equality and women's rights.
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