U of M ANTH 3602 - The Myth of Being Like a Daughter

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Slide 1IntroductionPublic – Private DichotomyEconomic IncreaseWho enters the domestic serviceLife in the domestic serviceBeing “Like a Daughter”Economic CrisisWomen in the CrisisVendingSlide 11Economic Recessions Affect on Domestic ServiceDomestic Service WagesDomestic Service as an unprotected position“As long as she remains ignorant of the implications of her position as a domestic servant, she will not question her marginal position.”ConclusionPresented by Molly HeberleinIntroductionIntroductionFirst section discusses women and the families they work forSecond section demonstrates the changes in the domestic sphere as a result of the economic crisis2Public – Private Public – Private DichotomyDichotomyDeveloped as a result of the transformation into a state organized societyThis dichotomy is the source of the subordination of women3Economic IncreaseEconomic IncreaseEconomic increase after World War II increase in middle class service jobs for womenIncreased demand for domestic service4Who enters the domestic Who enters the domestic serviceserviceYoung girls from poor familiesContribution to their families economicallyOften people who have migrated from rural areas to the cities5Life in the domestic Life in the domestic serviceserviceBased on the principles of the private sphereLove, devotion, respect, voluntary laborOften the servant is incorporated as part of the familyIntimate relationship with the familyBecomes “like a daughter”6Being “Like a Being “Like a Daughter”Daughter”Living in the homes of their patronsHowever there are inherent and obvious differences between these girls and the children of the familyWho cleans and worksRemains a child to the family7Economic CrisisEconomic Crisis1978 was the start of a long severe recession8Women in the CrisisWomen in the CrisisWomen’s manual labor declinesEconomic participation has increased since the crisisIncrease in the informal labor marketvending1982  47% of women in Lima worked outside the home2/3rds of which started working during the economic crisis9VendingVendingAdvantagesFreedomArrange your own hoursHave your own family and homesDisadvantagesNeed to have your own accommodationNeed a certain amount of capitol and resources10VendorsTend to be older women with childrenDomestic serviceTend to be young women just migrated from rural areas of Peru11Economic Recessions Economic Recessions Affect on Domestic Affect on Domestic Service Service Fewer jobs availablePeople can’t afford to hire1970  51% of families had at least one domestic servant1981  25% of families had servantsDecrease in demand caused for a drop in wages12Domestic Service Domestic Service WagesWagesServants wages in soles compared to minimum wage13Domestic Service as an Domestic Service as an unprotected positionunprotected positionConsidered part of the private spherePrivate sphere is not protected by lawsNo minimum wageLong hours a day14““As long as she remains ignorant of the As long as she remains ignorant of the implications of her position as a domestic implications of her position as a domestic servant, she will not question her servant, she will not question her marginal position.”marginal position.”In the 1970’s, maids began to meet on their own timeRelate to each others experiencesDependentInsecure positionsNo minimum wageLong hoursStart to organize, want laws to protect them15ConclusionConclusionDomestic servants are showed to the “lowest rung” in the patrons familiesThis positions are insecure and vulnerableDomestic servants continue to organize, attempting to increase awareness and education about their situationsThey seek to change the underlying causes of their


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