Domestic work is an essential yet marginalized and poorly regulated activity involving millions of workers worldwide. It represents a significant part of the informal economy, especially for women, and is often associated with precarious conditions such as low education, long working hours, lack of benefits, and risks such as harassment and job insecurity. Additionally, domestic work is stigmatized as unskilled and is linked to negative characteristics. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has worked to improve the conditions of these workers through conventions and recommendations, aiming to ensure decent work and fair pay. Domestic work is directly tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8, which seeks to ensure decent work and eliminate exploitative labor practices. Despite the growing body of literature on this topic, discussions remain fragmented, and few analyses address the specific conditions of domestic workers. This study aims to map the existing literature on decent work for domestic workers, explore gaps in current knowledge, and propose a framework for future research. The focus is on the integration of education, research, and practices for improving working conditions in this sector. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines bibliometric analysis (using VOS Viewer software) with thematic analysis, the study developed a research profile on various aspects and trends in the field.

The thematic analysis identified four key research areas:
(1) the global impact of the pandemic on domestic work;
(2) precarity, gender, and mobilization in global domestic work;
(3) policies, dynamics, and practices targeting the working conditions and well-being of domestic workers; and
(4) regulation and challenges in global domestic work, with a focus on migrant workers.

The findings highlight critical gaps in the literature on decent work for domestic workers and propose future research directions. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interconnections between educational practices, academic research, and public policies in improving the conditions of domestic workers worldwide.

Keywords: Decent work, domestic workers, sdgs, systematic review, educational reflections.