5 Questions
According to the study, what percentage of the total housework did men estimate they contributed?
37%
What percentage of the total housework did women estimate their share to be?
70%
Did the survey findings show any difference in the division of housework based on whether the woman was working or not?
No, the division of housework was not affected by whether the woman was working or not.
What percentage of housework did women with jobs feel should be shared equally between male and female partners?
50%
How many additional hours of household workload does a woman reportedly take on after marriage?
14 hours
Study Notes
Housework Contribution Estimates
- Men estimated they contributed approximately 45% of the total housework.
- Women estimated their share of housework to be around 67%.
Division of Housework and Employment
- The survey findings showed no significant difference in the division of housework based on whether the woman was working or not.
Ideal Housework Distribution
- Women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners, with 60% holding this view.
Household Workload after Marriage
- Women reportedly take on an additional 14 hours of household workload per week after marriage.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Gender Equality in Household Chores
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