Sex differences in household labor time: a comparison of rural and urban couples

Interview data from a sample of 440 full-time employed couples from 11 states reveal that more time is spent on housework in Ru families than in Ur families because Ru women spend more time on such tasks than do Ur women; Ru & Ur husbands' times do not differ. Education of spouses, job stat...

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Published in:Sex roles 1987-11, Vol.17 (9-10), p.489-502
Main Authors: COGLE LAWRENCE, F, DRAUGHN, P. S, TASKER, G. E, WOZNIAK, P. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior. Attitude
Biological and medical sciences
Dual Career Family
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Housework
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Rural Urban Differences
Sex Differences
Social psychology
Working Women
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Summary:Interview data from a sample of 440 full-time employed couples from 11 states reveal that more time is spent on housework in Ru families than in Ur families because Ru women spend more time on such tasks than do Ur women; Ru & Ur husbands' times do not differ. Education of spouses, job status differentials, & age of youngest child do not significantly interact with Ru-Ur residence & sex of spouse doing more housework. However, family income does significantly influence the relationship between time spent on housework for both Ru & Ur husbands & wives. 4 Tables, 1 Figure, 23 References. Modified AA
ISSN:0360-0025
1573-2762
DOI:10.1007/BF00287731