Survey suggests that pandemic-era domestic work isn’t being divided equally
Daniel L. Carlson, and colleagues, found that similar shares of men reported doing
more than women said they did. The survey also found that mothers were primarily responsible
for home schooling, even when couples otherwise shared child care responsibilities.
The additional time that women typically spend on domestic work, particularly child care, has significant consequences outside the home: It is a major reason for their lower pay and stunted career paths. Now that they’re spending even more time on these chores because of the pandemic, the repercussions could worsen.
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