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Hrishikesh AlareAIR 61· 2022

Question 9Discuss and suggest measuresGS1GS1

Discuss the issues faced by domestic workers in India. Also suggest measures that can be taken to empower them.

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Introduction

Recent COVID-ermine highlighted the formal and lack of empowerment of domestic workers.

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Main Body

Issues faced:

1. Unrepresented labour group at they do not have any union, rights at.

2. Informal nature of work

3. Low to none negotiating power even wages dug wages.

4. Some such as physical, sexual & harassment eg: a maid was locked overnight in Delhi house when she demanded payment of wages.

5. Non payment of wages, termination without notice so pay, etc

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  • Opens with relevant current affairs context (COVID-19)
  • Clearly identifies issues using enumeration
  • Addresses multiple dimensions: legal, economic, social, physical safety
  • Provides concrete example of harassment (Delhi case)
  • Recognizes informal nature as root cause of vulnerabilities

Topper

Hrishikesh Alare

AIR 612022

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Developmental Issues

Domestic workers

Issues and empowerment measures for domestic workers

Writing Stats

76

Total words

6

Paragraphs

Structured enumeration with case example

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