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"Who does which household chores – or who does the most – is a perennial source
of tension for many couples. From cleaning the toilet to taking out the trash,
it’s sometimes the little things that can cause the biggest trouble.
Not without reason, either. Research shows women still do the bulk of the
housework and caregiving in most heterosexual couples. And this unequal labour
can lead to burnout, health problems and financial stress.
We also know same-sex couples often have a far more equitable division of
labour than heterosexual couples. But it’s not clear how same-sex couples
manage to achieve this fairer split of household chores.
Our recent research aimed to shed some light on this. We surveyed same-sex
couples in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, and identified three key factors
that enabled them to share the chores in ways they both feel is fair.
The couples in our study focused on achieving a sense of fairness and equality
over time, rather than a strict 50-50 split. They all had different patterns of
dividing tasks. However, they shared some common strategies that offer valuable
lessons for any couple, regardless of gender or sexual orientation."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
