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Working Girls is a study of women's reproductive labour in India, examining various forms such as sex work, erotic dancing, surrogacy, and egg donation. The film contrasts these practices with the legal framework that governs them, revealing how laws treat these forms of labour differently despite their connections.
The documentary presents a raw and humorous perspective on the marriage-market continuum, highlighting the experiences of women engaged in both paid and unpaid domestic work. By focusing on the lived realities of these women, the film provides insights into the complexities of reproductive labour and its regulation in India.
Why Watch
- •Meet women from diverse reproductive labour backgrounds.
- •Find out how laws differ for sex work and surrogacy.
- •See the realities of unpaid domestic work in India.
Did You Know
•The film covers six forms of reproductive labour in India.
•It has a runtime of 134 minutes.
•The documentary includes field research on sex workers and erotic dancers.
Perfect For
Women's rights advocacyLabour law studiesSex work discussions