The household work predominantly performed by working mothers and wives allows women to earn twice as much as their husbands by working two shifts.

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The statement conflates two separate issues: the disproportionate burden of household work on women and the gender pay gap. While working mothers and wives often do perform a significant amount of household work, this "second shift" does not lead to them earning twice as much as their husbands. In fact, women generally earn less than men due to various factors, including the gender pay gap.

The Household Work Predominantly Performed by Working Mothers and Wives