If a man rests after paid work and a woman does care work after paid work how should this be understood?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Double burden and gendered division of care work
This situation shows a double burden on women. After doing paid work, the woman also performs unpaid care work, such as cooking or caring for children and older family members, while the man rests. Thus, care work is divided along gender lines rather than shared equally. Exam tip: assess total work by adding paid work and unpaid care work.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Double burden and gendered division of care work
Why is this the correct answer?
This situation shows a double burden on women. After doing paid work, the woman also performs unpaid care work, such as cooking or caring for children and older family members, while the man rests. Thus, care work is divided along gender lines rather than shared equally. Exam tip: assess total work by adding paid work and unpaid care work.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, age and gender.
