Why is women unpaid household work often undervalued?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because its economic or market value is often not recorded
Unpaid household work, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children or older persons, is essential labour for a family. However, it is not paid for and its value is often not recorded in market transactions or national income accounts; therefore, it is undervalued. Option A is incorrect because household work needs skills such as planning, time management, and care. Exam tip: Remember unpaid household work as “invisible labour.”
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because its economic or market value is often not recorded
Why is this the correct answer?
Unpaid household work, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children or older persons, is essential labour for a family. However, it is not paid for and its value is often not recorded in market transactions or national income accounts; therefore, it is undervalued. Option A is incorrect because household work needs skills such as planning, time management, and care. Exam tip: Remember unpaid household work as “invisible labour.”
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Women and work: issues and concerns.
