Tigasin, why do you think a live in maid is a slave? I completely don't agree with you.
It all depends on the way she is treated, and of course, sometimes they are treated badly, but sometimes they are not.
I used to be a live in nanny, and I also had to clean, and sorry, I didn't feel like a slave, I felt like a part of the family.
So it's all about the hosts attitude, and yes, i can see place for live in domestic help in the 21st centruy.

Kismet