Read the articles “Invisible Labors” and “The Care Crisis in the Philippines” (PDF links) and also review the material under “Research and Explore” in this module and answer the following question in at least 250 words.
1. Who are the essential workers in the global economy? Why are they doing the essential work of emotional, psychological and physical care for people who are unable to care for themselves? Discuss in detail with examples from the readings. Why are these caregivers made to feel less than and their labor made invisible?
