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Posted inEquality, Lifestyle

It’s time to challenge our assumptions about domestic work

Claudia Hirtenfelder by Claudia Hirtenfelder 22 May 20142 June 2014

Growing up in South Africa I don’t think we realise just how accustomed we are to the sight of domestic workers, nannies and garden workers; people who work for low wages taking care of and cleaning up after individuals that are wealthier than they are. When travelling and experiencing other cultures, this subtle exploitation, which […]

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