22 Apr 2020
Household production, gender inequality and the Movement Control Order
When market production shuts down, the value of household production becomes more visible. This article reflects on inequality in household production, likely to have intensified under the MCO, and pays tribute to domestic and unpaid care workers for sustaining us throughout this period.
Topic(s)ChildrenEconomic OutlookJobsMigrants/ foreign workers/ refugeesPolicySocial ProtectionWomenWork from Home
Sustainable Development Goal(s)SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsSDG 5: Gender EqualitySDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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