Holding the House with Tired Hands

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Thousands of women in Mexico support entire households with invisible and unpaid work. From mothers like Karla to indigenous women in double exploitation, their work amounts to 22% of GDP, but they lack rights. Why do we continue to call it ‘help’ and not work? Text: Jade Guerrero and Jazmín Sandoval Photo: Victoria Razo / Archivo Pie de Página CIUDAD DE MEXICO. – In Mexico, many women work full days inside the home: cook, clean, care for childr…