Inequalities in the domestic division of labour

Question 1

What is the domestic division of labour?

Answer 1

The allocation of tasks between partners in a household.

Question 2

True or False: In most households, women still perform the majority of domestic labour.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is meant by the term ‘second shift’?

Answer 3

The additional domestic work and childcare responsibilities that women often take on after their paid workday is over.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The domestic division of labour is often based on ____________ roles.

Answer 4

traditional gender

Question 5

What are some consequences of unequal domestic division of labour?

Answer 5

Increased stress for women, limited career opportunities, and reinforced gender stereotypes.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Who typically benefits from an unequal domestic division of labour? A) Men B) Women C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

Answer 6

A) Men

Question 7

What is the term for when men participate in more domestic tasks and childcare?

Answer 7

Equitable sharing of domestic responsibilities.

Question 8

True or False: Studies have shown that an equal division of domestic labour leads to higher relationship satisfaction.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the term for when women opt out of the workforce due to the unequal division of domestic labour?

Answer 9

The ‘mommy track’

Question 10

How can the inequalities in domestic division of labour be addressed?

Answer 10

Through open communication, renegotiating tasks, and challenging traditional gender roles.