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An Average Work Day in Haiti: Overview of Household Labor by Michael Gorman

This presentation by Michael Gorman, featuring insights from Timothy T. Schwartz, explores the average workday for households in Haiti. It details daily tasks, including general cleaning, cooking, gathering firewood, and water collection, which significantly varies by location and season. The labor load can range from 10.6 to 22.6 hours per day per household, with weekly work hours potentially exceeding 74 to 155 hours for adults. The slide highlights the immense effort involved in managing everyday tasks, often requiring multiple trips to gardens and markets.

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An Average Work Day in Haiti: Overview of Household Labor by Michael Gorman

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  1. An Average Work Day In Haiti Powerpoint by: Michael Gorman InformationByTimothy T. Schwartz

  2. Per Household Day. • Work Hours Task • 1-2 General Cleaning (Sweeping, making beds, dusting) • 2-5 Cooking (Depending on Fire Quality and what is being cooked) • 1-3 Gathering Firewood (Depending availability of Wood) • 1-3.5 Getting Water(Sometimes 1 to 3 trips) • 8 Work Day (During planting and harvesting Seasons) • Total Daly Work Load: 10.6 to 22.6 depending on location

  3. Per Household Week • Hours per Week Task • 4.5 Walking to Gardens (three trips per week) • 6-12 Washing Clothes (A task that would take a full day) • 6 Trip to Market (To buy Goods they Can’t get on their Own) • Total work hours can exceed 74-155 Adult Work Hours per Week

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