Domestic worker
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+ | "I have great trouble, and some comfort, to acquaint you with. The trouble is, that my good lady died of the illness I mentioned to you, and left us all much grieved for the loss of her; for she was a dear good lady, and kind to all us her [[Domestic worker|servant]]s."--''[[Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded]]'' (1740) by Samuel Richardson | ||
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A '''domestic worker''', '''domestic''', or '''servant''' is one who works, and often also lives, within the employer's household. They are distinguishable from [[serfdom|serfs]] or [[slavery|slaves]] in that they are compensated, that is, they must receive payment (and, following labour reforms in the [[20th Century]], [[social welfare#Social welfare provision|benefits]]) for their work. They are also free to leave their employment at any time, although foreign workers may find these freedoms restricted by, for example, visa regulations. In [[great house|large households]], there can be a large number of domestic workers doing different jobs, often as part of an elaborate hierarchy. However, most such employees work in [[middle class]] households, where they are the only servant. | A '''domestic worker''', '''domestic''', or '''servant''' is one who works, and often also lives, within the employer's household. They are distinguishable from [[serfdom|serfs]] or [[slavery|slaves]] in that they are compensated, that is, they must receive payment (and, following labour reforms in the [[20th Century]], [[social welfare#Social welfare provision|benefits]]) for their work. They are also free to leave their employment at any time, although foreign workers may find these freedoms restricted by, for example, visa regulations. In [[great house|large households]], there can be a large number of domestic workers doing different jobs, often as part of an elaborate hierarchy. However, most such employees work in [[middle class]] households, where they are the only servant. | ||
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Domestic workers take care of the household and its dependent members. They perform domestic chores such as [[washing machine|washing]], [[ironing]], buying foods and drinks, accompanying the head of the household for grocery shopping, [[cooking]], and [[cleaning]] the house. They may also run errands and walk the family dog. For many domestic workers, a large part of their job is [[childcare|taking care of the children]]. If there are elderly or disabled people in the household, domestic workers may care for them as well. | Domestic workers take care of the household and its dependent members. They perform domestic chores such as [[washing machine|washing]], [[ironing]], buying foods and drinks, accompanying the head of the household for grocery shopping, [[cooking]], and [[cleaning]] the house. They may also run errands and walk the family dog. For many domestic workers, a large part of their job is [[childcare|taking care of the children]]. If there are elderly or disabled people in the household, domestic workers may care for them as well. | ||
== Domestic workers in cinema == | == Domestic workers in cinema == | ||
- | * ''[[Les Vestiges du jour]]'' de [[James Ivory]] : avec [[Anthony Hopkins]] (le majordome M. Stevens) et [[Emma Thompson]] (la gouvernante Miss Kenton). | + | * ''[[The Remains of the Day]]'' de [[James Ivory (director)|James Ivory]] : avec [[Anthony Hopkins]] (le majordome M. Stevens) et [[Emma Thompson]] (la gouvernante Miss Kenton). |
* ''[[The Servant]]'', film de [[Joseph Losey]] (1963) qui décrit les relation inquiétantes entre un aristocrate et son valet interprété par [[Dirk Bogarde]]. | * ''[[The Servant]]'', film de [[Joseph Losey]] (1963) qui décrit les relation inquiétantes entre un aristocrate et son valet interprété par [[Dirk Bogarde]]. | ||
* ''Le Journal d'une femme de chambre'' de [[Luis Buñuel]] — adaptation du célèbre roman d'[[Octave Mirbeau]], ''[[Le Journal d'une femme de chambre]]'' – avec [[Jeanne Moreau]] dans le rôle de la femme de chambre Célestine. | * ''Le Journal d'une femme de chambre'' de [[Luis Buñuel]] — adaptation du célèbre roman d'[[Octave Mirbeau]], ''[[Le Journal d'une femme de chambre]]'' – avec [[Jeanne Moreau]] dans le rôle de la femme de chambre Célestine. | ||
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* ''Les Blessures assassines'' avec Sylvie Testud dans le rôle d'une des sœurs Papin. | * ''Les Blessures assassines'' avec Sylvie Testud dans le rôle d'une des sœurs Papin. | ||
* ''Jane Eyre'' de [[Franco Zeffirelli]] (adaptation du roman de [[Charlotte Brontë]]) : avec [[Charlotte Gainsbourg]] dans le rôle de la gouvernante Jane Eyre. | * ''Jane Eyre'' de [[Franco Zeffirelli]] (adaptation du roman de [[Charlotte Brontë]]) : avec [[Charlotte Gainsbourg]] dans le rôle de la gouvernante Jane Eyre. | ||
- | * ''Gosford Park'' de [[Robert Altman]] : avec Helen Mirren dans le rôle de l'intendante Mrs. Wilson. | + | * ''[[Gosford Park]]'' de [[Robert Altman]] : avec Helen Mirren dans le rôle de l'intendante Mrs. Wilson. |
- | + | == See also == | |
+ | *The [[Papin sisters]] | ||
+ | *[[Is it a book that you would even wish your wife or your servants to read?]] | ||
+ | *[[Servant (disambiguation)]] | ||
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"I have great trouble, and some comfort, to acquaint you with. The trouble is, that my good lady died of the illness I mentioned to you, and left us all much grieved for the loss of her; for she was a dear good lady, and kind to all us her servants."--Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded (1740) by Samuel Richardson |
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A domestic worker, domestic, or servant is one who works, and often also lives, within the employer's household. They are distinguishable from serfs or slaves in that they are compensated, that is, they must receive payment (and, following labour reforms in the 20th Century, benefits) for their work. They are also free to leave their employment at any time, although foreign workers may find these freedoms restricted by, for example, visa regulations. In large households, there can be a large number of domestic workers doing different jobs, often as part of an elaborate hierarchy. However, most such employees work in middle class households, where they are the only servant.
Domestic workers take care of the household and its dependent members. They perform domestic chores such as washing, ironing, buying foods and drinks, accompanying the head of the household for grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning the house. They may also run errands and walk the family dog. For many domestic workers, a large part of their job is taking care of the children. If there are elderly or disabled people in the household, domestic workers may care for them as well.
Domestic workers in cinema
- The Remains of the Day de James Ivory : avec Anthony Hopkins (le majordome M. Stevens) et Emma Thompson (la gouvernante Miss Kenton).
- The Servant, film de Joseph Losey (1963) qui décrit les relation inquiétantes entre un aristocrate et son valet interprété par Dirk Bogarde.
- Le Journal d'une femme de chambre de Luis Buñuel — adaptation du célèbre roman d'Octave Mirbeau, Le Journal d'une femme de chambre – avec Jeanne Moreau dans le rôle de la femme de chambre Célestine.
- La Cérémonie, de Claude Chabrol (1995) avec Sandrine Bonnaire dans le rôle d'une bonne à tout faire manipulée.
- Les Blessures assassines avec Sylvie Testud dans le rôle d'une des sœurs Papin.
- Jane Eyre de Franco Zeffirelli (adaptation du roman de Charlotte Brontë) : avec Charlotte Gainsbourg dans le rôle de la gouvernante Jane Eyre.
- Gosford Park de Robert Altman : avec Helen Mirren dans le rôle de l'intendante Mrs. Wilson.
See also
- The Papin sisters
- Is it a book that you would even wish your wife or your servants to read?
- Servant (disambiguation)