Time-Use Studies Help Us Understand How Participation in Housework Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

Time-use studies help us understand how participation in housework has changed over time. Which of the following best describes trends in women's and men's participation in housework?

• A) The gender gap has decreased, as men have dramatically increased their time spent on housework.
• B) The gender gap has increased, with women spending more time and men spending less on housework.
• C) In general, men and women now spend an equal amount of time on housework.
• D) A narrowing of the gender gap is mostly due to reductions in the amount of time women spend on housework.

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