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The 90.2% of the woman do the domestic labor
Only the 9.8% of the men do domestic labor
Most of the women learn how to do domestic work since young
Women learn how to cook years before mens
Actualy in some couples the woman work and the man do the domestic labors
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I think that is ok beacuse nowdays there is not the same quantity of abuse as in the past, but as society we are advancing and changing our minds.

It's true, and it happens even when we don't notice it

The way I can help is by helping un the house

I learned how men and women can have different points of view about gender equality/inequality, because of how they´re educated with the famous "girls do this, and boys do this."

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I think right now we are on pregretion in comparation with other generations

It is true, and it´s something that can't be changed

The way I can help is by helping in the house

I learn that a lot of things have changed over the time

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What do they think about
the information you learned? I think is very important to talk about domestic labors
In our society yes
In our home no because we divide de domestic labors
Yes because we always can help more
We all can do domestic labors only we need to organize the labors making equal

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#1. About 91 % of women with children spend at least an hour per day on housework, compared with 30 % of men with children.

#2. women spend about 2.3 hours daily on housework; for employed men, this figure is 1.6 hours.

#3. the parental role model is the primary mechanism for entrenching gender roles in terms of housework responsibilities, ensuring they pass from one generation to the next

#4. Education levels affect the likelihood of women and men spending an hour a day on housework and cooking

#5. Housework services are often provided by migrant women or women from a lower socioeconomic background, and the resulting income is frequently undeclared.

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Gender differences on household chores entrenched from childhood

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1. Women still fulfill a larger share of household responsibilities.

2. women are the primary decision-makers when it comes to home decor in 62% of households.

3. Planning family activities is the only task that is reported as being shared equally by a majority, 52%. In households that don't share the job, women are more likely to be responsible (37%) than are men (10%).

4. men and women are each more likely to say that they personally perform an equal or larger share of the work than their partner does.

5. Women with a college degree are slightly less likely than women without one to be solely responsible for several domestic tasks, including laundry, cleaning, washing dishes and caring for children.

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Story Highlights

Women mainly responsible for laundry (58%), cleaning and cooking (51%)

Men take lead on keeping car in order (69%) and doing yardwork (59%)

Perceptions about who does certain household tasks differ sharply by gender

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Although women comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they still fulfill a larger share of household responsibilities. Married or partnered heterosexual couples in the U.S. continue to divide household chores along largely traditional lines, with the woman in the relationship shouldering primary responsibility for doing the laundry (58%), cleaning the house (51%) and preparing meals (51%). At the same time, men continue to take the lead in keeping the car in good condition (69%) and doing yardwork (59%).

In addition to laundry, cleaning and cooking, women are the primary decision-makers when it comes to home decor in 62% of households. Although there is more equity in some of the other tasks, women are also much more likely than their husbands to care for children on a daily basis, shop for groceries and wash dishes.

There is only one task that men and women are equally likely to take the lead on -- paying bills. In 37% of U.S. households, the woman primarily pays the bills, while in 34% of households, the man does.

Planning family activities is the only task that is reported as being shared equally by a majority, 52%. In households that don't share the job, women are more likely to be responsible (37%) than are men (10%).

Half say that decisions about savings or investments are shared equally, but in most other households (31%), it's the man making these decisions.

These latest readings, based on combined data from three polls conducted in mid-2019, mark the third time that Gallup has asked married and cohabitating couples to report who is most likely to perform various tasks in their household. The previous readings were in 1996 and 2007. Analysis of the 2019 data is limited to heterosexual couples (97% of the sample) to facilitate comparison with past data collected before same-sex marriage was legal.

Distribution of Household Tasks Has Become More Equitable Since 1996

Although women remain more likely than men to perform most of the duties at home, this has declined in some cases over the past two decades. Since 1996, women have become less likely to be the primary partner handling grocery shopping (down 14 percentage points), laundry (down 12 points), cooking (down 12 points), dishwashing (down 11 points) and cleaning (down nine points). These shifts are accompanied by some combination of increases in the percentage of men primarily performing the tasks or sharing the work equally with their partners.

Women also have become less likely to be the main spouse to pay bills as more have said this job is now shared equally between partners.

Over the same period, men have become more likely to take over the decision-making about savings or investments (up five points), and they have steadily remained most likely to keep both the car and yard in good condition.

Husbands and Wives See Things Differently

The above findings are based on the views of all married or cohabitating heterosexual couples. However, perceptions about who does what differ sharply by gender. Specifically, for eight of the 12 tasks -- caring for children, cleaning the house, preparing meals, washing dishes, grocery shopping, paying bills, planning family activities and making decisions about savings or investments -- men and women are each more likely to say that they personally perform an equal or larger share of the work than their partner does.

Who is more likely to do each of the following in your household?

Parents' Household Tasks Tied to Employment and Earnings

Although mothers are more likely than fathers to say they perform most of the housekeeping chores, the division of labor among parents with at least one child under the age of 18 at home varies largely on each parent's employment situation and earnings.

For example, among parents in single- and dual-income households:

In households where both parents work, men shoulder slightly more of the burden of chores than do men in single-income households.

Although women in both types of households are still more likely to be responsible for laundry, meal preparation, dishwashing and cleaning, men in dual-income homes pitch in slightly more on these chores than do men in single-income homes.

When it comes to caring for children, a plurality of adults in dual-income homes report sharing the responsibilities of childcare. This compares to a majority of mothers in single-income homes who care for children.

Who is more likely to do each of the following in your household?

And when looking at parents' individual earnings in dual-income households:

In households where the father earns more than his wife, the wife is more likely to take the lead on the core housekeeping tasks of laundry, cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, grocery shopping, decorating and childcare. When the mother's income is higher than her husband's, he takes on a greater role in all of these tasks.

When both parents earn roughly the same income, men are more likely to help with taking care of children, washing dishes and cleaning.

In households where one parent earns more than the other, that person is more likely to be responsible for paying the bills, but long-term financial decisions about savings or investments are most likely to be shared regardless of who the chief earner is.

Who is more likely to do each of the following in your household?

Direct Link Between College Degree and Household Roles

Women with a college degree are slightly less likely than women without one to be solely responsible for several domestic tasks, including laundry, cleaning, washing dishes and caring for children. This may be because women with a college degree are much more likely than those without one to be working full time and thereby sharing the household responsibilities more.

Men with a college degree are more likely than those without one to be solely responsible for the family's finances -- both paying bills and making decisions about savings or investments.

Who is more likely to do each of the following in your household?

Younger Couples Maintaining Traditional Gender Roles

As was the case in 2007, married couples of different ages are strikingly similar in their reports about the division of jobs in their homes.

The only task for which there is a significant difference by age is paying household bills. A 39% plurality of those aged 18 to 34 say both spouses share this responsibility equally, while those aged 35 to 54 are divided and a 44% plurality of those aged 55 and older report that the wife is responsible for the bills.

Bottom Line

Despite some changes over the past two decades, the division of labor in U.S. households remains largely tilted toward traditional stereotypes: Women are more likely than their husbands to take care of the house and children, and men remain the primary caretakers of the car and the yard.

As working women and mothers continue to struggle for equal treatment at work, they are more likely than men to fulfill many core housekeeping tasks at home. Yet, there are some signs that women's roles, particularly those whose salaries match or exceed their husband's, are more equitable.

A recent Gallup poll found that a record-high percentage of women prefer to be in the workforce than at home, which could portend greater shifts in household responsibilities.

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Women Still Handle Main Household Tasks in U.S.

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Story Highlights Women mainly responsible for laundry (58%), cleaning and cooking (51%) Men take lead on keeping car in order (69%) and doing yardwork (59%) Perceptions about who does certain household tasks differ sharply by gender WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Although women comprise nearly half of the U.S.

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It’s nice that the education is changing for good, even when in the past it was different, and a lot of the things that we see right now didn’t happen, it’s better for the world that everyone are free to do the same things.

Maybe it’s true, because there are still a lot of women that can’t make the things they want.

yes, helping with the house

I learned that old women have an idea of being less than a man, 'cause even when she supports the new generations, she says she would never stop doing all the "women Stuff", and she doesn't see this as a bad thing.

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It’s okay, because right now in the world, gender equality is essential to live in harmony with society, and to have respect between people.
Also, men and women should have the same rights in the different activities of life.

Yes, it’s true

Yes, helping with the house

I learned that even if he supports gender equality, he has a different education where men are more important.

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It’s fine, since it’s an important topic, and we have to be informed to reach equality in different aspects, and stop acting in the wrong way since we all are humans, and we must have the same opportunities and rights.

Yes, it’s true, and most of the times, it’s a problem in the society

Yes, helping with the house.

I learned that she thinks women should be treated better, and how she really would like to receive more help with the housework.

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1. Open Communication: Encourage open and honest discussions about roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the household. This helps in understanding each other's perspectives and finding common ground.

2. Equal Division of Labor: Assign tasks and responsibilities based on each individual's strengths and preferences rather than traditional gender roles. This could include sharing household chores, childcare duties, and financial responsibilities.

3. Lead by Example: Demonstrate equality in action by taking on tasks that challenge traditional gender norms. For example, if traditionally the man handles the finances, encourage the woman to take an active role in managing the family budget.

4. Flexible Work Arrangements: Support each other's career goals by accommodating flexible work schedules and sharing responsibilities for child-rearing and household management. This ensures both partners have the opportunity to pursue their professional ambitions.

5. Education and Awareness: Stay informed about gender equality issues and encourage a mindset of continuous learning. This could involve reading books, attending workshops, or engaging in discussions about gender roles and stereotypes.

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That is important to be informed from this topic, over the past decades many generations have seen gender inequality, so it’s important to change that as fast as possible

Yes

Yes, sharing the housework

That his idea of gender inequality is different than mine’s

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Despite the fact that women outnumber men in the paid workforce, women still do more of the domestic work and childcare — almost twice as much as their male partners.

gender equality at work had to start with men becoming equal partners at home.

fathers who are equal domestic partners role model equity for their children, shaping expectations of our future workforce.

women with equal partners at home are more successful at work.

Sons who see their father role model equal partnership in household duties have a more egalitarian perspective of women’s and men’s roles at home and work.

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The shift to remote work is highlighting domestic inequity in many households.

Many men teleworking from home for the first time are getting a front row seat to the daily demands of running a home and caring for kids, as well as a crash course in learning to "balance" work and family. Although many men have experienced traditional role reversals for short stints, most have never worked from home for an extended period while leaning in as primary caregiver for children. Most of this work has fallen on women.

The presence of more men sharing more fully in domestic duties for an extended period of time has the potential to create a sea change in gendered norms - at home and at work. Men teleworking during the pandemic are more likely to appreciate women's work-family experiences, understand the value of flexible work arrangements, appreciate the benefits of relationships with work colleagues, and role model more equitable work-family gender roles for their children.

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Jack Koban, a geologist and engineering project manager, is working from home during the pandemic shutdown while his wife, Ashley Saucier, works long hours as a pediatric emergency medicine physician. In our recent call with Jack, he reflected, "I don't remember the last time I've cooked three meals a day and done the dishes for three straight weeks. It's been nice being home, having more family time, and being more involved with the kids. We've definitely achieved a new work-life balance."

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What do they think about the information you learned?Is the gender inequality situation true for our society, for our home?Is there anything you as a son/daughter can do to ease the burden or reduce the work load?What did you learn from talking to your parents?

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What do they think about the information you learned?Is the gender inequality situation true for our society, for our home?Is there anything you as a son/daughter can do to ease the burden or reduce the work load?What did you learn from talking to your parents?

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With your team, write up to five actions to promote a positive change towards gender equality in the household, things that should be done. Be sure to explain them in detail with facts from a variety of sources. 

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With your team, write up to five actions to promote a positive change towards gender equality in the household, things that should be done. Be sure to explain them in detail with facts from a variety of sources. 