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The Work That Makes All Other Work Possible

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Discover the often overlooked world of domestic workers in this compelling 16-minute TED Talk. Explore the crucial role of nannies, elder-care workers, and house cleaners who form the backbone of our society by enabling all other work. Learn about the challenges these workers face, including invisibility, lack of recognition, and unfair treatment. Gain insights into the ongoing efforts to secure equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers. Be inspired by their unwavering dedication and wholehearted commitment to the families and homes they serve. Reflect on how their example can motivate us all to approach our work and lives with similar care and perseverance.

Syllabus

The work that makes all other work possible | Ai-jen Poo


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TED

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