In new research, Amber Tierney and Lauren Freese presented a visual analysis of political strategy behind Michelle Obama's publicity and messaging as First Lady. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00380237.2023.2178044
#Sociology #communication #politicalScience #domesticWork

This is rather specific. The crystal bowl is remarkably clear.

Robots to do 39% of domestic chores by 2033, say experts

https://bbc.in/3Ziw8RD

#robots #DomesticWork

Important and disturbing expose on domestic workers being systematically advertised for sale or rent on a popular app in Saudi Arabia, haraj, which has remained available via Google and Apple despite being criticised in 2020 by UN special rapporteurs for facilitating modern slavery https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/maids-trafficked-and-sold-to-wealthy-saudis-on-black-market-dkl80kzgd

#domesticWork #DomesticWorkers #Trafficking #BizHumanRights

Cleaning my #shoes and sharpening my #knives makes me feel like I'm living a fulfilling life. Also: rolling my sleeves up.

#domesticwork

On #InternationalAuPairDay, this joint letter to Grant Shapps at the Dept for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy requests delivery on the govt's commitment to repeal the 'Family Worker Exemption.'

The exemption means live-in domestic workers lack a clear entitlement to the minimum wage where they are 'treated as a family member.' The letter was coordinated by Nanny Solidarity Network and signed by a number of other organisations

#FairPay4AuPairs #DomesticWork

https://nannysolidaritynetwork.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Joint-Letter-Grant-Shapps-pdf.pdf

Looking forward to speaking at an online launch for Dr Shih Joo Tan's book 'Gendered Labour, Everyday Security and Migration' alongside co-panellist Professor Bridget Anderson. It's on Monday 5 December, 9am - 10.30am UK time, or 8.00 - 9.30 pm AEDT.

Free registration to attend here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesZFt4aywlJ6U7iQLnvqge7ZKj1DJa59rNJQ8XE3aCEJaEDg/viewform

#DomesticWork #Migration #Gender

Emil Orlík, 'Sewing girl' (1897)
#machine #sewing #women #work #workers #domesticWork

Tech Won't Save Us: What Gig Work Means for Women in India w/ Noopur Raval
https://harbingermedianetwork.com/show/tech-wont-save-us/

#gigWork #domesticWork #TechWontSaveUs