a deep dive into the South African maid/domestic worker uniform. I've been thinking about this one for a while and I'm currently researching the history of domestic service, the use and meaning of uniforms, and also why they've looked like *that* for so long.
I'm also toying around with whether or not to refer to these women as maids, domestic workers, or helpers. there's a complicated history around the term 'maid' in South Africa but I'm still on the fence about whether or not it's an appropriate title (also thinking about SEO here)
Khensani Mohlatlole
a deep dive into the South African maid/domestic worker uniform. I've been thinking about this one for a while and I'm currently researching the history of domestic service, the use and meaning of uniforms, and also why they've looked like *that* for so long.
I'm also toying around with whether or not to refer to these women as maids, domestic workers, or helpers. there's a complicated history around the term 'maid' in South Africa but I'm still on the fence about whether or not it's an appropriate title (also thinking about SEO here)
do you think using the term 'maid' is offensive
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