Finding dramatic respite

Despite their numbers continuing to rise, China's 20 million domestic workers have few ways of making their voices heard. However, a small group of domestic workers in Beijing is attempting to communicate through drama.

Most of the members of the Viola Lactiflora Drama Club are domestic workers. They hope to tell their stories through the plays they write, which are based on their experiences.

"Drama is a good way to express emotions," said Yan Chengmei, who founded the club in 2011. "Body language and good lines make it easier for people who know little about domestic workers to learn about the conditions they work in."