Why women in tea plantations
Women stereotypically have more nimble fingers to excel in the work of plucking tea leaves. But that is not the only reason for people to stay and work as tea plucker.
It is believed that women working in the tea trade sector have better marriage prospects. That is why a lot of women started to work as a tea plucker after they finish their compulsory education at the age of 18.
Unless women are able to receive good education to get a job as a teacher, which depends on their family conditions and the quality of education they receive etc. Thus, a women’s work choice is confined to: a tea plucker, factory worker, or a housewife.
Women prefer the more regular working time as tea pluckers rather than as factory workers,which means working from midnight till mornings, so as to be able to take care of their children. Work might go on throughout the weekends to earn extra money for the family during peak seasons for plucking.
To protect the workers, various tea certifications are created to guarantee a better quality of life for workers in the tea estates. Learn the promises behind the labels and logos on your tea, show your care to the ones who contributed to the fine tea. When you look at the pack of tea, it is never going to be the same again; it is more than a product, but the people who work hard to support their family and make you the finest beverage.
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