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Dedeoğlu, A., Baybars, M. Unravelling the Consumption Field of Home: An Exploration of Habitus and Social Dynamics Between Female Domestic Workers and Homeowners. Sociologus, 73(1), 21-49. https://doi.org/10.3790/soc.2023.1452902
Dedeoğlu, Ayla Özhan and Baybars, Miray "Unravelling the Consumption Field of Home: An Exploration of Habitus and Social Dynamics Between Female Domestic Workers and Homeowners" Sociologus 73.1, 2023, 21-49. https://doi.org/10.3790/soc.2023.1452902
Dedeoğlu, Ayla Özhan/Baybars, Miray (2023): Unravelling the Consumption Field of Home: An Exploration of Habitus and Social Dynamics Between Female Domestic Workers and Homeowners, in: Sociologus, vol. 73, iss. 1, 21-49, [online] https://doi.org/10.3790/soc.2023.1452902
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Unravelling the Consumption Field of Home: An Exploration of Habitus and Social Dynamics Between Female Domestic Workers and Homeowners

Dedeoğlu, Ayla Özhan | Baybars, Miray

Sociologus, Vol. 73 (2023), Iss. 1 : pp. 21–49

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Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu, Ege University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, 35040, İzmir, Turkey.

Miray Baybars, Ege University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration, 35040, İzmir, Turkey.

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Abstract

This research delves into the intricate dynamics between female domestic workers (DW) and employers within the domestic sphere, examining the impact of homeowners’ embedded practices and consumption patterns, shaped by their habitus and lifestyle, on female DW’s self-perception, consumer agency, and socialization. Female DW navigate a multifaceted world, balancing limited agency with muted resistance within the intertwined and often power-imbalanced space of the home. Despite financial constraints, they demonstrate agency constrained by circumstances through muted resistance against excessive consumption, prioritizing values like health and personal well-being. They engage in boundary work, positioning themselves as morally superior through responsible spending and personal values. By advocating for fair compensation and recognition, female DW challenge traditional power dynamics. While exposed to diverse lifestyles, their core values remain firm. Through secondary socialization, they acquire new knowledge while adapting it to their resources and personal values, showcasing adaptability. Paradoxically, they also contribute to their employers’ social standing, acting as status symbols.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu / Miray Baybars: Unravelling the Consumption Field of Home: An Exploration of Habitus and Social Dynamics Between Female Domestic Workers and Homeowners 21
Abstract 21
1. Introduction 22
2. Consumption, Habitus, and Social Distinctions 23
3. Navigating the Duality of Home: Space, Identity, and Habitus in Domestic Work 24
4. Research Context and Method 26
5. Research Findings 29
5.1 Analysing House Cleaning: Empowerment vs. Modern Servitude  29
5.2 Domestic Workers’ Perspectives on Employers amidst Habitus Encounters: Unravelling Patriarchy, Consumerism, and Socialization 34
6. Conclusion 40
References 43

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