Economic Vulnerability of the Underprivileged during the COVID Pandemic: The Case of Bangladeshi Domestic Workers

What is it about?

The current pandemic has substantially affected workers in the informal economy in Bangladesh. Most of the underprivileged groups of people engaged in the informal economy have been going through tremendous economic vulnerabilities during this pandemic. Among them, domestic workers are one of the most vulnerable groups of people who live on the margins. Hence, this study examines the degree of vulnerability domestic workers have experienced amid this challenging time.

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Why is it important?

The findings of our paper can be used by policymakers and employers to address the serious problems the Bangladeshi domestic workers have been facing. Since no prior study has been undertaken to analyze the vulnerability during a pandemic in the Bangladeshi context, this research will have significant theoretical and policy implications.