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The study, which was carried out by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), suggested that despite greater equality in the workplace, as well as changes to social attitudes, the division of household chores has not changed at the same rate.
In Britain, 70% of housework is carried out by women, and even those who work more than 30 hours a week are found to do almost two-thirds of the chores.
The ESRC study also found men in northern Europe were more likely to help out in the home than their Mediterranean counterparts. Men in Sweden were the most helpful, carrying out 40% of the housework. This compared to 30% of British men and just 16% of the men in Greece.
In addition, and probably not surprisingly, men whose wives or girlfriends did most of the housework were more likely to argue about the issue then those who shared the roles more equally.
Sarah Butt, of City University London, who worked on the study, said: "It may be that the unequal division of labour leads to tension in relationships because women accept it as their lot even though it makes them unhappy.
"Or it may be that men feel guilty because they recognise they should be taking on more of the burden."
Paul Boyle, Chief Executive of ESRC, added: "This latest selection of findings from the European Social Survey provides a valuable insight into attitudinal and behavioural trends across Europe. Despite the closer integration of these countries through the European Community, it highlights that significant differences remain."
(JP/CD)
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Working Mums Still Do Most Of The Household Chores
A new study has revealed that women still carry out at least two-thirds of the housework, even if they are the main breadwinner in a home.The study, which was carried out by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), suggested that despite greater equality in the workplace, as well as changes to social attitudes, the division of household chores has not changed at the same rate.
In Britain, 70% of housework is carried out by women, and even those who work more than 30 hours a week are found to do almost two-thirds of the chores.
The ESRC study also found men in northern Europe were more likely to help out in the home than their Mediterranean counterparts. Men in Sweden were the most helpful, carrying out 40% of the housework. This compared to 30% of British men and just 16% of the men in Greece.
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In addition, and probably not surprisingly, men whose wives or girlfriends did most of the housework were more likely to argue about the issue then those who shared the roles more equally.
Sarah Butt, of City University London, who worked on the study, said: "It may be that the unequal division of labour leads to tension in relationships because women accept it as their lot even though it makes them unhappy.
"Or it may be that men feel guilty because they recognise they should be taking on more of the burden."
Paul Boyle, Chief Executive of ESRC, added: "This latest selection of findings from the European Social Survey provides a valuable insight into attitudinal and behavioural trends across Europe. Despite the closer integration of these countries through the European Community, it highlights that significant differences remain."
(JP/CD)
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