The Wages for Housework Campaign

The Wages for Housework Campaign was a feminist movement in the 1970s that argued domestic chores and caregiving—tasks often done by women—should be recognized as valuable work deserving fair pay. It challenged the idea that unpaid housework is simply a private duty, instead highlighting its economic importance and advocating for women’s financial independence and societal recognition. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about gender inequality in unpaid labor and called for policies that would compensate women for their domestic contributions, promoting greater gender equity.