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... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender and economics > domestic labor
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender and relationships > domestic labor
... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and health > domestic labor
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and health > domestic labor
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and health > domestic labor
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and health > domestic labor

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domestic labor  

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  • Domestic labor refers to all of the work that is done to keep people healthy and productive. People need to be fed, clothed, cleaned up after, and cared for to remain productive members of our society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Domestic Labor]

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