Domestic workers are entrusted with the most precious aspects of people's lives — they're the nannies, the elder-care workers and the house cleaners who do the work that makes all other work possible. Too often, they're invisible, taken for granted or dismissed as "help," yet they continue to do their wholehearted best for the families and homes in their charge. In this sensational talk, activist Ai-Jen Poo shares her efforts to secure equal rights and fair wages for domestic workers and explains how we can all be inspired by them. "Think like a domestic worker who shows up and cares no matter what," she says.
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“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” –Babe Ruth ¥
I’ll watch it later… I’ve exam tomorrow pls send some good wishes
good luck!!
I have to clean the bathroom first. And do my laundry
Run from the YouTube hole shut your phone down and study
+M ha ha
GOOD LUCK!!
Love ted talk ! Her voice is so soothing, and this is a topic I do not often hear about
The topic is interesting as you say, as neither do I hear much about it. However, I found her voice so soothing that it became boring and hard to continue listening. Maybe she would do a voice act in some deep-sleep audiobook or the similar :).
feminist ..
this person that’s aweosme
You gonna melt?
Amazing !!!!!@!!@!!!!!!
New drinking game: take a shot everytime she corrects her glasses
she could hire someone for that, I expect
I could have sworn she will be talking about teaching. My mistake.
They’ll catch on soon enough and realize the importance of education. =/
I agree. This presentation drives a political agenda
+John Hillman A leftist one. =/
I’m confused. I perceive these types of jobs as “luxuries” purchased by wealthy people. Especially if they’re in your home. If they’re not, they’re usually a business hiring someone. Like, you generally can only afford some of this kind of care of your middle class and above. So, poorer people get by without this and this it’s not exactly that which makes all other work possible and definitely not fundamental. A nurse and PCT is way different than a minimum wage job and are who take care of newborns and dying people. What century are you referring to cuz this sounds like the wealthy 1800s to me
It’s not that the abuses you’re talking about don’t happen, it’s that I feel you’re way overstating your case
+F00Lsmack We are close to a repeat of the gilded age
I think they want to raise awareness among rich people.
The work is needed but hiring someone to do it is, for most people, a luxury.
+John Hillman close ???? we are in it
Absolutely fascinating
Can we focus on facts instead of focusing on affect ? It will prevent the biases. We don’t need them.
Thank you.
Facts be rasciss !!
What a load of poo!
Always interesting video and love following the channel because I can always find inspiration here for my own and keep growing.
I thought she was going to talk about prostitution
Her name is Ai-jen Poo…? Is that pronounced like… Asian Poo…? Her parents are quite the comedians.
Very nice comment indeed.
“What I thought to myself was: if domestic workers were in charge this would never have had happened. Our humanity would never have been so disposable that we would be treating children in this way” >> Immigration solved by feelings
Your nanny must have dropped you on your head to make such a comment.
+William Nolan spot on
That is an unfortunate last name for the English speaking world.
Actually scratch that, a fart got elected as president.
Miss poo
is it trucks delivering supplies? it better be trucks delivering supplies
Interesting concept. I am focusing my youtube channel on how to learn anything by teaching how to listen, speak, read and having the growth mindset.