Gender, inequality, and cleaning platforms

We dive into the world of gig economy-based domestic cleaning, where gender inequalities intersect with other axes of disadvantage. Laura Wiesböck (Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna, Austria) explores the experiences of female cleaners in private households, uncovering the challenges they face in this fragmented and informal sector. We examine how platform-based cleaning laborers face power imbalances, objectification, and information asymmetry.