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Question
Were Harmeet and Shonali correct in saying that Harmeet’s mother did not work?
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Solution
No, Harmeet and Shonali were incorrect. Harmeet's mother did work; her work was just not recognised as “real” work by them because it wasn't a paid job. Her daily work involved housework and childcare, which is often undervalued and not considered “work” by some.
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