Women's quiet contributions to Nepal's care economy
Summary
Women in Nepal contribute significantly to the economy through unpaid household and care work, which often goes unrecognized but is fundamental to the country's economic support.
Key Points
- Women like Milan Gurung contribute nearly 32% to Nepal's economy through unpaid household work.
- Women in Nepal perform 85% of all unpaid care work, dedicating approximately 29 million hours daily.
- Care work is socially seen as a woman's responsibility and remains unrecognized economically in Nepal.
- The unpaid labor of women supports the overall economy despite not appearing in GDP statistics.
