In regard to housework, Hochschild (2003) reports that_____________________.
A) domestic work is now shared equally by both husbands and wives
B) the different tasks men and women do in the home have the same deadlines
C) when husbands share some household responsibilities, they typically spend much less time in these activities than do their wives
D) women's income and education level have no impact on the amount of help they get with household tasks

Question

In regard to housework, Hochschild (2003) reports that_____________________.
A) ​domestic work is now shared equally by both husbands and wives
B) ​the different tasks men and women do in the home have the same deadlines
C) ​when husbands share some household responsibilities, they typically spend much less time in these activities than do their wives
D) ​women's income and education level have no impact on the amount of help they get with household tasks

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hochschild found that even when husbands do participate in household tasks, they typically spend much less time on them than their wives do, and women still carry the majority of the burden. Option A is incorrect as research shows that although men are doing more housework now than before, it is still not equal. Option B is incorrect as men and women often have different deadlines and expectations for completing household tasks. Option D is incorrect as research suggests that higher-earning and more educated women still do more domestic work than their partners.

In Regard to Housework, Hochschild (2003) Reports That_____________________