Class 6 Social Science Chapter 13 The Value of Work

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I. Chapter Summary:

This chapter introduces students to the dignity, importance, and variety of work in society. It emphasizes that all work has value—whether done at home, on farms, in schools, or in offices—and no job is superior or inferior. The chapter challenges stereotypes and prejudices related to occupations and highlights the importance of equality, mutual respect, and contribution to the community. Students also learn how different roles and professions—paid and unpaid—are essential to the functioning of society.

II. Key Concepts Covered:

• Paid Work: Performed for wages or salary.

• Unpaid Work: Includes household work, caregiving, community volunteering. |
  | Dignity of Labour | Every form of work deserves respect and is important for society. |
  | Discrimination in Work | Judging people based on the type of work they do (e.g., manual work, domestic work). |
  | Role of Occupations in Society | Every profession—from cleaner to doctor—contributes to a healthy, functioning community. |
  | Equality in Workplaces | Equal pay, equal respect, and equal opportunities should be given to all workers. |

III. Important Questions

(A) Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark)

1. Work done without receiving any payment is called:
   a) Professional work
   b) Manual work
   c) Unpaid work
   d) Volunteer work
   Answer: c) Unpaid work

2. (PYQ 2020) Dignity of labour means:
   a) Only office jobs are respectable
   b) Physical work is inferior
   c) Every kind of work deserves respect
   d) Rich people do better work
   Answer: c) Every kind of work deserves respect

3. Which of the following is a form of paid work?
   a) Helping mother at home
   b) Teaching in a school
   c) Cleaning your room
   d) Taking care of a sibling
   Answer: b) Teaching in a school

4. What can promote equality in work?
   a) Preferring only high-paid workers
   b) Respecting all professions equally
   c) Ignoring rural workers
   d) Making fun of manual workers
   Answer: b) Respecting all professions equally

(B) Short Answer Questions (2/3 Marks)

1. What is the difference between paid and unpaid work? Give one example of each.

2. (PYQ 2019) Why should we respect every type of work?

3. How can children learn to value all kinds of work?

4. List two examples of work that are important but often unpaid.

(C) Long Answer Questions (5 Marks)

1. What does the term “Dignity of Labour” mean? Why is it important in society?

2. (PYQ 2018) Explain how people doing different types of work contribute to our daily life.

3. Describe how gender stereotypes influence work at home and in society.

4. Suggest ways in which we can teach respect for all kinds of work in schools and communities.

(D) HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

1. If all people only wanted to do one type of work (like office work), what problems would society face?

2. You see a classmate making fun of a sweeper. What will you say or do to correct them?

IV. Key Formulas/Concepts/Definitions

V. Deleted Portions (CBSE 2025–2026):

No portions have been deleted from this chapter as per the rationalized NCERT textbooks.

VI. Chapter-Wise Marks Bifurcation (Estimated – CBSE 2025–2026):

VII. Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

VIII. Real-World Application Examples

• Housework done by parents is essential even though unpaid.

• Farmers, sanitation workers, delivery agents perform crucial tasks that keep society running.

• Volunteering during festivals or disasters is unpaid but valuable to the community.

• School helpers (aayas, sweepers) enable the school to function smoothly.

IX. Student Tips & Strategies for Success (Class 6 Specific)

Time Management:

• Use T-charts to classify paid vs unpaid work.

• Reflect on who does what kind of work at home and in school.

Exam Preparation:

• Practice questions with real-life examples (e.g., school bus driver, milkman).

• Create posters or slogans like “Respect Every Work” for revision.

Stress Management:

• Appreciate your own contribution—packing your bag, helping elders.

• Talk to family members about their daily work and what makes it valuable.

X. Career Guidance & Exploration

For Classes 9–10:

• Encourages respect for all career choices, laying a foundation for ethical thinking.

• Useful in preparing for civic awareness debates, NTSE, and social science Olympiads.

For Classes 11–12:

• Builds social awareness required in fields like:

  • Human Rights Advocacy

  • Public Policy

  • Sociology and Social Work

  • Labour Law and Ethics Studies

XI. Important Notes

• Every profession plays a critical role in community welfare.

• Avoid judging people based on their jobs—what matters is their contribution.

• Schools and homes are the best places to start practicing respect for all work.

• Real change begins when we see every worker—from the gardener to the manager—with equal eyes.