“Women work two-thirds of the world’s working hours, but earn only 10 percent of wages,” said Lakhpreet Gill ’08, opening yesterday’s discussion panel event “Uncovering a Global Underclass: Women Made Visible.” Leading British racism and multiculturalism commentator Arun Kundnani joined the College of Industrial and Labor Relations’ Visiting Assistant Prof. Jane Berger to speak with students in an effort to raise awareness of “invisible” forms of gender discrimination.
“No society could function without cooking, cleaning and child care, but these tasks are not considered economic activities,” Berger said. “This is a form of invisible discrimination.”