On International Women's Day, the article highlights the overwhelming burden of housework faced by women like Meg in Sydney, who balances a demanding job with family responsibilities. The latest Hilda survey reveals that men spend the same amount of time on housework as they did 20 years ago while women take on significantly more, resulting in almost two hours less leisure time weekly. This imbalance leads to growing dissatisfaction among women about the unfair division of labor within homes, emphasizing the persistence of traditional gender norms.
In heterosexual couples, men performed one-third less housework, and half as much childcare compared to women, showcasing persistent gender norms and division of unpaid labor.
Despite working more hours in paid positions, women find themselves with nearly two fewer hours of leisure time weekly than men, reflecting an ongoing imbalance.
The latest Hilda survey indicates that while women have increased their paid and unpaid work, men’s contributions to housework remain unchanged from 20 years ago.
Research reveals that women’s dissatisfaction with their share of unpaid labor has grown, highlighting an urgent need to address the inequalities in domestic responsibilities.
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