Household Heroes: An Examination of Domestic Workers' Rights in the United States and Mexico

Author

Kaitlyn SuttonFollow

Date on Honors Thesis

Spring 5-2-2023

Major

Human Resources Management/Spanish

Examining Committee Member

Dr. Janice Super, Advisor

Examining Committee Member

Dr. Tanya Romero-Gonzalez, Advisor

Examining Committee Member

Dr. Roy Keller, Committee Member

Abstract/Description

Since 2018, worker's rights have become a forefront in the battle to developing a more equitable nation in Mexico, specifically regarding domestic employees. In my honors thesis I compare the rights of domestic workers in both the United States and Mexico using elements set forth in the SA8000 Standard formed by the Social Accountability International Organization in order to analyze which country grants more access to these liberties. I then examine different cross-cultural management styles in the countries as a method for explaining the differences in right. I also discuss advocacy groups still fighting for more freedom as well as provide recommendations for future progress.

Recommended Citation

Sutton, Kaitlyn, "Household Heroes: An Examination of Domestic Workers' Rights in the United States and Mexico" (2023). Honors College Theses. 183.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/183