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Title: Fostering Sustainable Development Through Decent Work For Paid Domestic Workers Under SDG-8
Authors: Ms. Sreeja Gopal Research Guide: Dr D Shyjan
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Ms. Sreeja Gopal Part Time Research Scholar, Dr John Matthai Centre Aranattukara
MLA 8 Gopal, Ms. Sreeja. "Fostering Sustainable Development Through Decent Work For Paid Domestic Workers Under SDG-8." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 5, May 2024, pp. 1418-1423, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i05.005. Accessed May 2024. APA 6 Gopal, M. (2024, May). Fostering Sustainable Development Through Decent Work For Paid Domestic Workers Under SDG-8. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(5), 1418-1423. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i05.005 Chicago Gopal, Ms. Sreeja. "Fostering Sustainable Development Through Decent Work For Paid Domestic Workers Under SDG-8." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 5 (May 2024), 1418-1423. Accessed May, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i05.005.
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ABSTRACT: This paper analyses the intricate connection between decent work, sustainable development and paid domestic workers within the framework of SDG-8. This study attempts to explain the economic implications of fostering decent work for domestic workers and its role in advancing the objectives of SDG -8.This paper is based on the existing literature and scholarly works relevant to the intersection of decent work, sustainable development and domestic work within the context of SDG-8.This is an attempt to analyse how their participation contributes to and benefit from SDG-8, examining the specific targets related to decent work and economic growth. The study further extends to address the importance of achieving work-life balance for domestic workers, recognizing the necessity for policies for their well-being. Collaborative efforts, involving, government, employers and NGOs are spotlighted as catalysts for fostering sustainable development in domestic work. The present study acknowledges challenges faced by domestic workers and proposes sustainable solutions for achieving a balanced, dignified, sustainable trajectory for domestic workers within the ambit of sustainable development goal -8. For domestic workers SDG-8 involves ensuring fair wages, reasonable working hours, safe working conditions and access to social protections. SDG 8 encourages formalisation of informal sector, which is crucial for domestic workers to gain legal recognition, protection and access to benefits.

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