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GCSE Sociology · key term
The allocation of household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and childcare, between family members.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Conjugal Role RelationshipsThe domestic division of labour means how household tasks are allocated. Cooking dinner is one task; being responsible for ensuring dinner is provided every day is a wider responsibility. This distinction matters when judging whether partners genuinely share family work.
The allocation of housework, childcare and other unpaid household tasks between family members.
Distinguish shared tasks from equal responsibility. Occasional help with housework does not necessarily show an equal domestic division of labour.
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The allocation of household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and caring for children, between family members.
Component 1
The way housework and caring responsibilities are allocated between members of a household.
Revise: Economic and Technological ImpactsThe domestic division of labour means how housework and caring tasks are divided. Preparing meals, washing clothes and looking after children all involve work, even when nobody is paid to do them.
The way household tasks and caring responsibilities are allocated between family members.
