Why should both home and workplace be seen together while understanding gender issues?

Correct answer: Because domestic responsibilities affect work opportunities and time

The direct answer is A: domestic responsibilities affect work opportunities and time. Gender issues cannot be understood by looking only at the workplace because unpaid cooking, cleaning, childcare and elder care may be distributed unequally. The reasoning is: household duties take time and energy; heavy or unequal duties can limit training, travel, job choice or working hours; workplace rules then interact with these home responsibilities; therefore home and work must be studied together. Option A is correct because it explains the work-family link. Option B is wrong because household work is useful and has social and economic value, even when unpaid. Option C is wrong because the workplace is not the only influence; family arrangements also matter. Option D is wrong because family responsibilities can directly affect attendance, employment and career growth. Exam cue: ask both who does the unpaid care work and what the workplace demands.