Marleny Chumil, a delivery worker in New York, shares her experiences as a migrant woman balancing work and motherhood. Despite facing prejudices and the challenges of her job, Chumil feels proud to be able to provide for her children. Yet, the demanding nature of delivery work, especially in a male-dominated environment, makes it tough for women to voice their concerns. Colleagues like Sandra Ortiz highlight issues like harassment and the need for adequate facilities during menstruation, showcasing the particular struggles women in this sector confront routinely.
Chumil, a delivery rider from Guatemala, feels that as a migrant woman, her words often go unnoticed, demonstrating the undervaluation of her experiences.
Delivery work allowed women like Chumil to earn while balancing childcare, yet societal norms restrict their involvement in activism and addressing their unique challenges.
Chumil reflects on her necessity to provide for her children amidst the demanding and often uncomfortable conditions that come with being a delivery worker.
Ortiz expresses the normalcy of enduring pain from menstrual cycles and accidents when working in the male-dominated food delivery sector, emphasizing the need for better support.
Collection
[
|
...
]