Doing research on the issues facing domestic workers is a critical first step for designing program work and campaign demands. In this section, we share information on different methods of researching our base, and how to use research as a base-building and leadership development opportunity.
[Photo description: Member Leaders of Matahari conducting a Nanny Census]
Document Guide
In this Toolbox you'll find the following types of documents:
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Recommendation
The main document in each section. Read this first!
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Discussion Guide
A guide for how to discuss the Recommendation with others in your organization.
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Reference
Materials referred to in the Recommendation
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Worksheet
Forms and templates to download and fill out
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Case Study
Stories and inspiration from other organizations
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Workshop
Outline of a participatory training or workshop
Tool Box
- Recommendation: Researching our Base
- Discussion Guide: Researching Our Base
- Reference: "We Want to Be the Protagonists of our Own Stories" Participatory Research Guide for how Domestic Workers and Researchers can..."
- Reference: Home Economics Report
- Reference: Sample domestic worker survey questions
- Coming Soon: Case Study: Brazilian Workers Center Partners with Academic Researchers
- Case Study: MataHari Researches its Base through Annual Nanny Census
- Video: Home Economics Report