Welcome! Today we talk about who does the house work. Many people think men and women share chores, but the reality is different in many homes.
Surveys show that women usually do more unpaid care work than men. In a study by UN Women, women spent three extra hours each day on tasks like cooking, cleaning, and looking after children. This is a clear example of an unfair division of labour. In Indonesia, an NGO called ARUNGI started a project to help men see that they can also wash dishes, clean, and look after kids. On the island of Rote, women already help in the fields, so the project asks men to share the home jobs too. In Croatia, another NGO called Status M runs the Superdads project. It teaches dads to do laundry, take out the bins, and give mums a breather. When fathers pull their weight, families feel happier and more balanced. Both programmes aim for gender equality by encouraging a fair share of work at home.
So, next time you think about cleaning or cooking, remember that sharing the load can make life easier for everyone.
