Division Quote by Stephen Marche
“The division [between how much housework men and women do] is declining across all advanced economies - not for the reasons that people want, which is men are doing more, but because women are doing less of it, but even then, the trend is getting towards equality.”
About This Quote
Gender gaps in housework are narrowing, not because men are doing more but because women are doing less, indicating complex social shifts.
In simple terms: Housework equality rises as women do less, not men doing more.
Address underlying gender norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy design
- family negotiations
- work‑life balance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are women doing less housework?
- What policies could support balanced domestic labor?
May mask persistent inequities in other domains.