Legislative Lethargy' in Protecting Informal Women Workers: Understanding the Legal Discourse on 'Paid Domestic Work' in India
Sophy, K.J.
Legislative Lethargy' in Protecting Informal Women Workers: Understanding the Legal Discourse on 'Paid Domestic Work' in India - Economic and Political Weekly 2024 - 50-57
Despite strong mobilisation efforts since 1953 and numerous private member bills, domestic workers in India remain unrecognised as a sector requiring welfare and protection. This paper examines the legislature's historical approach to DWs, arguing that le
Domestic Workers
Informal Women Workers
Legal Discourse
Paid Domestic Work
Legislative Lethargy
Legislative Lethargy' in Protecting Informal Women Workers: Understanding the Legal Discourse on 'Paid Domestic Work' in India - Economic and Political Weekly 2024 - 50-57
Despite strong mobilisation efforts since 1953 and numerous private member bills, domestic workers in India remain unrecognised as a sector requiring welfare and protection. This paper examines the legislature's historical approach to DWs, arguing that le
Domestic Workers
Informal Women Workers
Legal Discourse
Paid Domestic Work
Legislative Lethargy