Abstract
A complicated relationship exists between housemaids who provide
necessary domestic assistance and working women who are attempting to make
ends meet. Through mixed methods including focus groups, interviews, and
surveys, this study probes into the interwoven lives of these demographics and
examines this complex interaction, revealing a few significant patterns. Of
financial dependency; 78% of working women depend on housemaids to manage
work and home responsibilities, while 65% of housemaids rely on their
occupation for a living. Workplace conventions have a significant impact; 82%
of housemaids experience stress at work and a submissive posture, and 65% of
working women find it difficult to balance both responsibilities. In terms of
power and influence, with 30% of housemaids and 80% of working women
attaining financial independence, while the housemaids continue to face
handicaps, such as low wages and adverse working environments. The
confluence of identity - class and job nature, in particular - illustrates the way
these factors exacerbate susceptibilities; 75% of housemaids having a low
socioeconomic status face more difficulties. This study corroborates strong
correlations between class identities, power dynamics, workplace customs, and
financial dependency that are confirmed by quantitative study, including chisquare and t-tests. These outcomes emphasize the significance of focused policy
initiatives that target socioeconomic susceptibilities and subvert long-standing
socioeconomic patterns.
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