undervalued labor
[ˌʌndərˈvæljuːd ˈleɪbər]
noun phrasepl: undervalued labor (uncountable) / instances of undervalued labor
trabalho desvalorizado
1. Work or employment that is not adequately compensated or recognized in terms of its actual value, worth, or contribution to society
Domestic work is often undervalued labor that goes unpaid or underpaid despite its essential nature.
O trabalho doméstico é frequentemente trabalho desvalorizado que não é remunerado ou é mal remunerado apesar de sua natureza essencial.
2. Jobs performed by workers who receive wages or recognition below what their skills, education, or market value would justify
Many immigrants work in undervalued labor positions despite having advanced degrees.
Muitos imigrantes trabalham em posições de trabalho desvalorizado apesar de possuírem diplomas avançados.
3. Labor that society underestimates in terms of importance, difficulty, or social contribution
Caregiving is an example of undervalued labor in capitalist economies.
O trabalho de cuidado é um exemplo de trabalho desvalorizado nas economias capitalistas.
In Brazil, discussion of undervalued labor is prevalent in debates about domestic workers, agricultural workers, and informal economy jobs, reflecting deep class and racial divisions. In the USA, the term is commonly used in discussions about immigrant workers, service industry jobs, and unpaid care work. Both cultures recognize that undervalued labor disproportionately affects women, minorities, and marginalized populations.
NYC Slang
gig work, sweatshop labor, hustle that don't pay
Related Idioms & Phrases
working for peanuts
não receber o justo valor do trabalho (not receiving fair value for work)
ser explorado no trabalho (to be exploited at work)
trabalho invisível (invisible work)
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