Title
The Household Division of Labor and the Segregation of Labor Among Heterosexual Couples
Date
5-30-2013 10:45 AM
Location
Bellamy Hall (HSS) 235
Department
Sociology
Session Chair
Dean Braa
Session Title
Research and Praxis in Sociology
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Maureen Dolan
Presentation Type
Presentation
Abstract
This study seeks to explain a new perspective of the household division of labor by also looking into the segregation of labor by gender. While women continue to gain equality outside of the home, they are still faced with inequalities inside the home. Women in the United States perform two-thirds more housework than their mates. In addition to the differences in the amount of housework being performed, said housework is also highly segregated by gender. This study identifies the trend of “male” and “female” typed housework and seeks to explain the reasons behind both the division and segregation of household labor.
Recommended Citation
Ivie-Miller, Shelby, "The Household Division of Labor and the Segregation of Labor Among Heterosexual Couples" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 9.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/soc/9
The Household Division of Labor and the Segregation of Labor Among Heterosexual Couples
Bellamy Hall (HSS) 235
This study seeks to explain a new perspective of the household division of labor by also looking into the segregation of labor by gender. While women continue to gain equality outside of the home, they are still faced with inequalities inside the home. Women in the United States perform two-thirds more housework than their mates. In addition to the differences in the amount of housework being performed, said housework is also highly segregated by gender. This study identifies the trend of “male” and “female” typed housework and seeks to explain the reasons behind both the division and segregation of household labor.