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domestic division of labor  

Definition

  • Domestic labor refers to the unpaid caring and housework tasks undertaken within households to provide for the needs of family and other household members. Activities in Western societies typically encompass a range of tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening, pet care, and household repairs, in addition to child care and obtaining goods and services. [Source: Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture; Domestic Division of Labor]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-K5K9HFP3-L

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