Are Couples Becoming More Equal

• Domestic Labour (A03)

  Disadvantages:

  •No limit to working hours•No pay or benefits (pensions, sick pay, holidays)•Financial dependence on others – makes true equality difficult.•No legal rights at work•Solitary activity with no work colleagues – lonely.•Often monotonous, unfulfilling work (cleaning & tidying).•Tiring after doing a day’s paid work.•If done after work, leaves little time for extra activities which could help promotion prospects.
• Domestic Labour (A03)

  Advantages:

  •Emotionally fulfilling (child care)•Decide your own hours - flexible•Benefits of pleasant living environment•Save money on childcare etc.
• Dual burden: when women are in paid work as well as having responsibility for housework
• triple shift

  paid employment outside the home while still remaining responsible for the majority of household tasks and care for children