Impact of paid work

The trend towards equality in terms of change is due to adaptation of social values.

Research shows: Working full time wives did less domestic work.

• Full time did 73% of housework
• Part time did 82% of housework
• No work did 83% of housework

Emphasises economic factors.

• Goods are now mass produced, reducing the amount of domestic labour.
• Women working means they can afford to buy things, less dependant on men.

When a person is responsible for two jobs. Usually applied to women ( Femenists) in paid work but responsible for domestic work. 

Management of own and others emotional aspects.

Women are more likely to deal with this.

It is argued that in civil partnerships ( Gay and Lesbian) roles are equally shared due to different interactions)