Revue des Sciences Humaines & Sociales
Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 30-40
2024-12-31
The Hidden Impacts Of Covid-19 On Women Migrant Domestic Workers (mdws) In The Middle East
Authors : Mortet Sabrina .
Abstract
Women migrant domestic workers (MDWs) are classified as informal and unskilled laborers, lacking constitutional protections. This work is often referred to as 3D jobs—dirty, difficult, and demeaning. Despite these difficulties , women MDWs serve as a crucial financial resource for their families in their home countries. The aim of our study is to explore the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis on women migrant domestic workers in some Middle Eastern countries., specifically the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Lebanon, and Jordan, which host a significant proportion of this workforce. Using an analytical descriptive approach. The study concluded that the pandemic has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities for women MDWs in this region. It has led to reduced salaries, limited options for sending remittances home, and forced returns, all while the sponsorship (kafala) system continues to restrict their rights.
Keywords
Women MDWs ; 3D jobs ; Covid-19 ; Middle East countries ; Kafala system
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