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Work, Livelihood and Career — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science

What Work, Livelihood and Career covers in CBSE Class 12 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Home Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 12 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Work, Livelihood and Career

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1. Meaning of Work, Job, Career, and Calling

  • Work is an essential activity performed for a purpose or out of necessity.
  • Work helps a person fit into society, use talents and skills, learn, grow, and develop identity and belongingness.
  • Work is central to society and is described as the oil that lubricates the machine of society.
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2. Traditional Occupations and Livelihoods in India

  • Almost 70 per cent of India's population lives in rural areas, so farming is the largest source of employment.
  • India is the largest producer of cashew nut, coconut, milk, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in the world.
  • Traditional occupations include agriculture, fishing, handicrafts, weaving, embroidery, crafts, local foods, and visual arts.
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3. Work, Gender, and Women at Work

  • Sex is a biological categorisation, while gender is based on social identity.
  • Gender is socially constructed through social and cultural practices passed from generation to generation.
  • India's Supreme Court has recognised transgender people as a third gender.
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4. Rights, Laws, and Government Measures for Women

  • Article 16(1) of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment and appointment under the state.
  • The Constitution also supports just and humane working conditions for women and protection from exploitation.
  • Acts safeguarding women's constitutional rights include the Factories Act of 1948, the Plantation Labour Act of 1951, the Mines Act of 1952, the ESI Act, and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Work as a foundation of livelihood, career, dignity, gender equality, quality of work life, ergonomics, and entrepreneurship

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What are the important topics in Work, Livelihood and Career for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Work, Livelihood and Career include Meaning of Work, Job, Career, and Calling, Traditional Occupations and Livelihoods in India, Work, Gender, and Women at Work, Rights, Laws, and Government Measures for Women. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Work, Livelihood and Career for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 71 practice questions on Work, Livelihood and Career. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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