One Reason That Gender Difference in Housework Has Eroded Over

question 5

Multiple Choice

One reason that gender difference in housework has eroded over the last half-century is because

• A) the balance between men and women has not shifted.
• B) the total amount of time spent on housework has declined.
• C) technology has reduced the time it takes to perform household tasks.
• D) children have taken on more housework tasks.

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