Significance of Labour
Synonyms: Work, Toil, Effort, Employment, Job, Occupation, Service, Task, Industry, Exertion, Workforce, Manpower
In Dutch: Werk; In Finnish: Työvoimaa; In Spanish: Mano de obra; In German: Arbeit
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Buddhist concept of 'Labour'
In Buddhism, "Labour" encompasses two interpretations. Firstly, it mirrors classical economics, viewing work as a production factor people avoid due to its inherent disutility. Secondly, it signifies the process of childbirth, which, as the text clarifies, does not necessarily lead to the mother's death.
(1) In classical economics, this is just a production factor like machines or equipment, and work represents disutility to which all men are averse and will try to avoid if they have enough to spend.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Labour'
In Hinduism, "Labour" encompasses various meanings. It can be forced work for debt repayment, the childbirth process, or the exertion in spiritual practices. Additionally, it signifies a patient's occupation and manual labor, which is observed in studies, with the goal of reducing childbirth duration.
(1) This was the occupation of the patient, and the patient's health was impacted due to the disease.[3] (2) This refers to the process of childbirth, and the study aims to reduce the duration of labor.[4] (3) This describes the type of work of some patients, indicating manual labor, which was one of the factors considered in the study's observations.[5] (4) Labor is the process that is affected by Sukh-Prasava Taila, Anuvaasana and Matrabasti and is also affected by the Ferguson reflex and uterine contractions.[6]
(1) This is the process of childbirth, and the third stage of labor marks the end of the puerperium.[7]
(1) Work that a debtor may be compelled to do in order to pay off their debt, especially if they lack property.[8]
(1) The individual has not exerted even a drop of labor in following the rules of sadhana, which means there was no exertion in the practice.[9]
The concept of Labour in local and regional sources
Labour encompasses a political party, hard work, and a historical context. The party competes in elections. It also signifies the effort needed for results. Lastly, it relates to a historical context where the nobility employed labor.
(1) This is a political party that was in a straight fight against other parties in the general elections of multiple countries.[10] (2) The nobility could only hire this after forbidding payment in this and moving the peasant on to his own land, as stated in the text.[11] (3) Hard work or effort that is required to achieve substantial or meaningful results.[12]
The concept of Labour in scientific sources
Labour, within this context, encompasses multiple facets of childbirth. It includes educating women on childbirth, the physical and emotional demands of the process, and the physiological events such as uterine contractions and cervical dilation. The study further explores birthing positions and midwifery practices.
(1) The process of childbirth, involving contractions of the uterus and the dilation of the cervix, which leads to the delivery of the baby.[13]
(1) Education about the benefits of FBD and the risks of this was a major way to promote women seeking appropriate services identified in this study.[14]
(1) This is the physiological process of childbirth, during which the study examines the use of different birthing positions and the factors that affect midwives' practices within the setting.[15]