5 Questions
Which term applies to a person who works within the scope of a residence?
Domestic worker
What household services do domestic workers provide?
Childcare and eldercare
In traditional English contexts, what was a domestic worker said to be?
In service
What is the general perception of domestic work?
Demanding and undervalued
Is legislation protecting domestic workers extensively enforced in many countries?
Yes, but only in some countries
Study Notes
Domestic Workers
- A domestic worker is a person who works within the scope of a residence.
- Domestic workers provide various household services, including cleaning, cooking, and childcare.
- In traditional English contexts, a domestic worker was said to be "in service".
- Domestic work is often perceived as low-skilled and unimportant, despite its essential contribution to maintaining a household.
- Legislation protecting domestic workers is not extensively enforced in many countries.
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