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Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt
This research aims to explore the multidimensional problem of Domestic Workers in Egypt. Domestic Workers in Egypt lack the necessary legal protection, which in turn reflects on the absence of all forms of social protection for them and their families. In addition, the social stigma associated with...
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| author | Saad Zaghloul, Noha |
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| description | This research aims to explore the multidimensional problem of Domestic Workers in Egypt. Domestic Workers in Egypt lack the necessary legal protection, which in turn reflects on the absence of all forms of social protection for them and their families. In addition, the social stigma associated with the profession contributes to the violations against the workers of this sector who are mostly women coming mainly from low-socio economic backgrounds. This research focuses on women Domestic Workers, who live in slum communities in Cairo, many of whom are rural-urban migrants. It explores their challenges and their survival techniques used to face daily routines of going to work, commuting and supporting their families under those living and working conditions. The women domestic workers interviewed in this research are not a representative sample; however, they do reflect real life experiences of many other domestic workers who go through the same paths of life. On the other hand, interviews conducted with professionals working in the area of human rights, gender and development have also added to the researcher’s knowledge of how the issue is perceived at the political and social levels. The research findings confirm that there are serious issues with how Domestic Workers are dealt with on the different legal and social levels, and it is a reflection of the overall lack of state protection to women’s and workers’ rights in Egypt. The research concludes with suggested mechanisms through which situation could improve; mainly through conduction of more research to know the size of the problem of Domestic Workers in Egypt. On the other hand, Domestic Workers’ organization would be an essential step to establish a strong institutional body/mechanism that would advocate for Domestic Workers rights through the different channels. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-2066 Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt Saad Zaghloul, Noha This research aims to explore the multidimensional problem of Domestic Workers in Egypt. Domestic Workers in Egypt lack the necessary legal protection, which in turn reflects on the absence of all forms of social protection for them and their families. In addition, the social stigma associated with the profession contributes to the violations against the workers of this sector who are mostly women coming mainly from low-socio economic backgrounds. This research focuses on women Domestic Workers, who live in slum communities in Cairo, many of whom are rural-urban migrants. It explores their challenges and their survival techniques used to face daily routines of going to work, commuting and supporting their families under those living and working conditions. The women domestic workers interviewed in this research are not a representative sample; however, they do reflect real life experiences of many other domestic workers who go through the same paths of life. On the other hand, interviews conducted with professionals working in the area of human rights, gender and development have also added to the researcher’s knowledge of how the issue is perceived at the political and social levels. The research findings confirm that there are serious issues with how Domestic Workers are dealt with on the different legal and social levels, and it is a reflection of the overall lack of state protection to women’s and workers’ rights in Egypt. The research concludes with suggested mechanisms through which situation could improve; mainly through conduction of more research to know the size of the problem of Domestic Workers in Egypt. On the other hand, Domestic Workers’ organization would be an essential step to establish a strong institutional body/mechanism that would advocate for Domestic Workers rights through the different channels. 2014-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1067 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2066/viewcontent/Final_20Thesis_Noha_20May_2014.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Household employees Egypt |
| spellingShingle | Household employees Egypt Saad Zaghloul, Noha Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title | Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title_full | Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title_short | Invisible contributors in the economy: the case of domestic workers in Egypt |
| title_sort | invisible contributors in the economy the case of domestic workers in egypt |
| topic | Household employees Egypt |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1067 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2066/viewcontent/Final_20Thesis_Noha_20May_2014.pdf |
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