What if we were paid for all the unpaid work we do at home? This includes caregiving, cleaning, child minding, cooking and so on. Although some may argue that this is part and parcel of our daily lives, the problem arises when it’s overwhelmingly one gender that ends up doing most of this unpaid work.
As Malaysia rebounds, it is crucial for a gender perspective in all recovery efforts and policies, say experts. Economically, women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Ecnomically, women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As the country rebounds, it is crucial for recovery efforts to have a gender perspective.