In India, How Much Time Do Married Working Women Get for Self-Care?
A working married woman in India, on average, spends over six hours daily to unpaid domestic chores and caregiving activities. In stark contrast, a married man gives merely 42 minutes per day to these tasks. As a result, women have significantly less time than men for self-care, leisure and socialising, as highlighted by a recent study.
Why Millions of Workers Earn Nothing in India
India’s recent labour figures reveal a striking rise in self-employment, but the reality behind these numbers is less about entrepreneurial spirit and more about increased family labour without financial gains.