Desvelando desigualdades: los cuidados y la calidad de vida de las trabajadoras del hogar en Perú

Abstract

This article examines the perceptions of domestic workers regarding domestic and caregiving work, paid and unpaid, in the Peruvian context. Through 19 focus groups, this paper highlights how these workers sustain life, facing social neglect and overcoming deeply rooted barriers of exclusion and discrimination in their occupational sector. Additionally, the article addresses the absence of political measures for social protection, which directly impacts their quality of life.