Unpaid work refers to the labor and services performed by individuals that are not compensated monetarily. This includes household chores, caregiving, and community volunteering.
Related terms
Gender Roles: Gender roles refer to societal expectations and norms regarding the behaviors, attitudes, and responsibilities assigned to individuals based on their gender.
Caregiving: Caregiving involves providing assistance or support to individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age.
Informal Economy: The informal economy consists of unregulated economic activities that occur outside formal channels. It includes activities such as street vending or small-scale home-based businesses.