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This piece by Jason Brady examines the traditional division of labor in households, where men typically work outside the home while women take on homemaking duties. It highlights the disparities among different racial groups, noting that African American women are less likely to be solely responsible for household tasks compared to their Caucasian counterparts. The article explores gender ideologies surrounding family roles and discusses the dissatisfaction some stay-at-home wives feel regarding their monotonous and underappreciated work. It also considers the broader implications of earning income versus familial responsibilities.
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Familial Division of Labor By Jason Brady
Men work outside the household while women are homemakers. • African American women are less likely than Caucasian women to be exclusively responsible for household duties. • Gender Ideologies: Beliefs about what women and men ought to do. Traditional Pattern
If a man is a good provider, supposedly this also means that he is a good husband/father • Traditionally men are expected to do general maintenance around the house. • Lawn mowing • Repairs Men’s Traditional Family Work
Many stay-at-home wife's are unhappy about housework. • Routine • Monotonous • Underappreciated • Still might find other pluses • Cooking • Raising kids • Even when earning 40% of income, primary role for women is considered homemaking. Women’s Traditional Family Work
