Question

staab (2020) emphasizes that social protection for women informal workers is limited because:

a. informal work is temporary and therefore does not require protection

b. most women in informal work are already fully covered by universal programs

c. gendered care responsibilities and exclusion from contributory schemes undermine access to protections

d. informal workers prefer independence from state systems

Explanation:

Gender - related care responsibilities often limit women's ability to engage in contributory social - protection schemes. Also, exclusion from such schemes undermines their access to social protection, which is a key reason for limited social protection for women informal workers. Options a, b, and d are not in line with the common understanding of the challenges faced by women in informal work regarding social protection.

Answer:

C. Gendered care responsibilities and exclusion from contributory schemes undermine access to protections