Women’s labour encompasses the roles and contributions of women in the workforce. It includes paid employment, unpaid domestic work, and informal labour. Historically, women have faced barriers in accessing equal opportunities. In many cultures, their work is undervalued. Legal frameworks and policies aim to promote gender equality. Understanding women’s labour is crucial for economic development and social progress.
Women’s labour has long sustained households, economies and societies, yet much of it remains invisible in economic thinking and public policy. From agricultural fields to domestic spaces and...
