Assessing the Alignment of Work from Home Practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Sociological Perspective

Manish K. Verma; Riya Singh

doi:10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i05.1678

Assessing the Alignment of Work from Home Practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Sociological Perspective

Author(s)	Prof. Manish K. Verma, Ms. Riya Singh
Country	India
Abstract	The recent Sustainable Development Report highlights a concerning stagnation in global progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with over half of the targets advancing too slowly and nearly one-third showing regression. This multi-dimensional crisis, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, has simultaneously transformed global work cultures through the rapid expansion of Work-from-Home (WFH) practices. This sociological study, based on secondary data and extensive literature review, examines the extent to which WFH practices align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper explores the multifaceted social implications of remote work its influence on gender roles, class dynamics, digital inequality, and work–life boundaries within the framework of sustainable development. Findings suggest that WFH contributes positively to several SDGs, including Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through reduced commuting stress and enhanced flexibility; Goal 5 (Gender Equality) by increasing women’s labor force participation; Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through the rise of digital employment; Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting technological adaptation; Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and Goal 13 (Climate Action) through reduced carbon emissions. However, the benefits are unevenly distributed. Persistent gendered expectations, unequal access to digital infrastructure, and blurred work–family boundaries have created new forms of socio-economic and emotional strain. The paper argues that WFH reflects both progress and paradox while it fosters sustainability and inclusivity, it simultaneously reinforces traditional inequalities within the domestic sphere. The study concludes that a sustainable remote work culture requires inclusive digital policies, gender-sensitive organizational frameworks, and recognition of unpaid care labor. By situating WFH within the sociology of work and social sustainability, this paper underscores its transformative potential and challenges for achieving equitable development.
Keywords	Work from Home, Sustainable Development Goals, Sociology of Work, Gender Equality, Digital Divide, Social Sustainability, Remote Employment
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-10-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i05.1678
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g97v6t

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