Samunnatha Vemuri

Empowerment or Exploitation? The Dual Role of Informal Work in Women’s Lives in Afghanistan’s Carpet Sector Post-2021

Mohammad Ozair Noori & Samunnatha Vemuri · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2025

This study examines the dual role of informal work in women’s lives in Afghanistan’s carpet sector post-2021, highlighting both empowerment and exploitation. With formal employment banned, informal work has become a survival strategy for many women. A qualitative research approac...