Women perform majority housework in India despite huge strides in gender equality

While men spend more time at work, numbers show domestic responsibilities keep women busy affecting their ability to participate in labour market. While men spend more time at work, numbers show domestic responsibilities keep women busy affecting their ability to participate in labour market.

Here’s a look at the average time spent in a day by men and women on different activities. Here’s a look at the average time spent in a day by men and women on different activities.

94% rural women spend 284 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work… 94% rural women spend 284 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work… Unpaid domestic and caregiving work

While 89% urban women spend 268 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work. While 89% urban women spend 268 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work. Unpaid domestic and caregiving work

31% rural men spend 38 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work… 31% rural men spend 38 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work… Unpaid domestic and caregiving work

While 24% urban men spend 31 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work. While 24% urban men spend 31 minutes in a day on unpaid domestic and caregiving work. Unpaid domestic and caregiving work

23% rural women & 20% urban women in the age of 15-59 years participate in employment activities spending 61 minutes & 62 minutes in a day respectively on employment work. 23% rural women & 20% urban women in the age of 15-59 years participate in employment activities spending 61 minutes & 62 minutes in a day respectively on employment work. Employment activities

70% of rural men & 73% of urban men in the same age group participate in employment activities spending 243 minutes & 307 minutes in a day respectively. 70% of rural men & 73% of urban men in the same age group participate in employment activities spending 243 minutes & 307 minutes in a day respectively. Employment activities

10% rural women & 14% urban women spend 82 minutes & 88 minutes in a day on learning activities. 10% rural women & 14% urban women spend 82 minutes & 88 minutes in a day on learning activities. Learning activities

While 14% rural men & 16% urban men spend 102 minutes & 101 minutes on learning activities. While 14% rural men & 16% urban men spend 102 minutes & 101 minutes on learning activities. Learning activities

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