New Delhi, India
The Supreme Court recently valued the labor of housewives at ₹30,000 per month, recognizing the loss of domestic care as compensable, explicitly recognizing for the first time the economic contribution of domestic work. This decision has proved to be a huge leap in the valuation of domestic work in our society.
According to experts, domestic work, mostly performed by women, is a significant part of India’s gross domestic product (GDP), but it is often ignored because it is done without pay. This decision of the Supreme Court gives importance to the contribution of housewives not only at the social but also at the economic level.
For the last decades, domestic hard work was not kept in the paid category, due to which women had to face lack of economic security. After this decision, a new discussion has started regarding compensation for domestic work, which can be helpful in improving the condition of women in future. Social workers are also excited about this decision. He says that this initiative will increase respect and economic support for people engaged in domestic work. This decision will also be a positive step towards reducing the gender inequality inherent in domestic responsibilities.
This decision has made it clear that domestic work is not just a traditional work but also an economically important work which needs to be given due respect. The government and society should work on this initiative at the policy level to strengthen the rights of housewives and their economic security.
Ultimately, this step is not only towards economic dignity for housewives but is also an inspiring effort towards accepting the importance of domestic work and promoting gender equality in the entire society.
