In addition to washing clothes cooking and cleaning women in 62 of households are the primary decision makers when it comes to decorating. Although there is more equity in some other tasks women are also far more likely than their husbands to care for children daily shop for groceries and wash dishes. The survey’s findings reveal that household chores are not a “women’s issue,” but rather an indicator of women’s economic independence. The survey illustrates how women carry the burden of household labor and childcare responsibilities, while men do not.
The survey also demonstrates that women are not just the primary decision-makers in their households, but also in their communities. Women are more likely to participate in religious and civic organizations and to be active in community life.
For example, women are more likely than men to participate in religious activities, such as Sunday school and church groups. Women represent 59% of