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“The data shows that men spend less time on housework and childcare, more time at paid work, and on hobbies/relaxation. I think for many women, this is frustrating, and I believe the pandemic exacerbated these issues and brought them to light even more,” Paige continued.
“Women are expected to work and do the bulk of the unpaid labor at home, which means they suffer outside of the home. This is where we see the motherhood penalty come into play as well. I do not just think it is about wanting a career or money; I think most families require a dual income, and since this is the case, women no longer want to be the only person also carrying the bulk of work at home. They want partners who participate!” she told BuzzFeed.
Paige and her husband met in high school so they didn’t discuss what kind of household each wanted until they were much older. However, if you can, Paige recommends having these hard conversations before marriage and especially before having kids.
