Domestic Work and Parenting

Abstract This chapter deals with the last type of work distinguished in beginning book—domestic work. Domestic is often perceived as most undesirable I describe here different attitudes men and women to domestic My analysis shows great gender inequalities. Men are still helpers women, whereas overwhelmed obligation manage everyday life their families. distinguish strategies used by avoid duties, well women’s them. The also concept fairness. show how parents define fairness argue that does not have mean equality division finishes reducing number hours devoted duties. It economic inequalities cannot be ignored when discussing this issue, various situations single coupled parents.