How India calculates the value of women’s housework

How India calculates the value of women's housework

A quarter of Indian men are engaged in unpaid chores, compared to four-fifths of women A newly formed political party in India, launched by a film star, has promised salaries to housewives if voted to power. A prominent MP welcomed the idea , saying it will "monetise the services of women homemakers, enhance their power and autonomy" and create a near-universal basic income.

This is a compelling debate, especially at a time when women are losing ground in paid work. All around the world, women spend time in unpaid work – ranging from a maximum of 345 minutes per […]

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