Understanding psychological and social problems of domestic women worker and its impact on their well-being

Pages :786-788
Vinita Singh (Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh)

Domestic work, a predominantly female occupation, has been increasing in India. The lives of poor women are marked by many hardships. They have to deal with poverty, exploitation, male domination and violence at every step. Yet many of them manage to conquer their sit-uation and build a life for themselves and their children. Growing urbanization, the increased labor force participation rate of women, and the decline of extended families are the primary reasons for the exponential growth of this sector. The purpose of the present study was to know the important aspect of working and living condition of female domestic workers. Main objective of the study was to know their problem at workplace and home, psychological problem and how they cope with those problems. The sample included 30 female domestic workers and 1 of them was studied in detail. The questionnaire used in the study which includes both structured and unstructured questions. Unstructured interview, a part of the questionnaire aimed to understand respondent’s life, their feeling and their ideas regarding work. Results are indicating that female domestic workers are facing financial, health, psychological and social problems like wage system, excessive duty hours, no leave which affect their well-being.