The unfair division of household chores harms working women

How to change this situation towards a more equal division, in society as a whole and within our own homes?

Much has changed in the relationship between men and women, but one thing is changing too slowly: the division of domestic labour. According to a new survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, IBGE, Brazilian women still spend almost ten hours more per week than men on housework. That’s pretty much the same number as previous searches in 2016 and 2019.

This time includes caring for family members. It’s not news to anyone that when it comes to caring for children, there’s a lot more to women, especially young children.

There is even the possibility that this difference will increase. Because as the Brazilian population ages, more and more seniors are living longer and longer. It is usually the woman who ends up taking on most of the work taking care of them.

This difference in the division of housework has another very harmful impact. Another survey, also by IBGE, seeks to identify the reasons why working-age Brazilians are not in the job market or are not looking for work.

Because only 2% of men say it’s because of housework. Among women, the percentage reaches 30%. And for women with small children up to three years of age, the percentage rises to 62%.

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How to change this situation towards a more equal division, in society as a whole and within our own homes? This is the topic of my video.

André Forastieri is a journalist, partner of the Compasso consultancy firm and founder of Homework. Learn more about your work atandreforastieri.com.br

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Source: Terra

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