In 12 Indian states, 118 million adult women now receive monthly unconditional cash transfers — a groundbreaking social experiment that recognises the value of unpaid domestic work. Many report the money helps with medicines, groceries or children’s school fees, giving households financial stability and women new economic agency.
(c) Supratik Sahis
(c) Supratik Sahis

India paga a millones de mujeres por años de trabajo doméstico invisible

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En 12 estados de India, 118 millones de mujeres adultas reciben cada mes transferencias de efectivo sin condiciones — un experimento social pionero que reconoce el valor del trabajo doméstico no remunerado. Muchas afirman que el dinero les permite cubrir medicinas, comida o escolaridad, aportando estabilidad al hogar y autonomía a la mujer.

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