Care Work and Care Jobs for the Future of Decent Work
- ISBN-10
- 9221316432
- ISBN-13
- 9789221316435
- Category
- Caregivers
- Pages
- 477
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018
- Authors
- International Labour Office, Laura Addati, Umberto Cattaneo
Description
This report analyses paid and unpaid care work, the extent and quality of care jobs, their impact on individuals and society, and gender inequality in households and the labour market.
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