Counting Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Pakistan

Durre Nayab and Nabila Kanwal
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Nabila Kanwal: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad

No 2023:42, PIDE Policy View Point from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Abstract: In the intricate web of household dynamics in Pakistan, the often overlooked yet vital role of unpaid care work, predominantly carried by women, becomes the focal point of this study conducted in Pakistan. Everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and caregiving, vital for societal well-being, are frequently sidelined by traditional economic definitions. This disproportionate burden on women affects their engagement in paid employment, education, and personal leisure. While these activities are indispensable for sustainable economic growth, their non-monetized nature has led to their dismissal as ‘non-economic’ work. The time-intensive nature of these responsibilities’ further limits women’s participation in other pursuits. The division of household chores, particularly along gender lines, has broader implications for economic, social, and educational outcomes.

Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2023
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