Apple News In Conversation Rebroadcast: Why relationships fall apart over dirty dishes — and how to avoid the trap
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Nov 23, 2023 Gender expert Kate Mangino discusses the unequal division of household responsibilities in different-sex relationships. She emphasizes the need for partners to balance the mental and physical labor of running a home, including negotiating and sharing the cognitive load. Strategies for avoiding gender roles and norms, as well as challenging gender norms in household tasks, are discussed. The importance of open conversations about expectations regarding the division of labor at home is also highlighted.
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Gender Norms' Impact
- Gender norms significantly impact daily life, despite progress in equality.
- Many mistakenly believe current equality is the best achievable, hindering further progress.
Caregiving Is Learned
- The idea of women as natural caregivers is a myth; caregiving is a learned behavior.
- Girls are socialized into caregiving from infancy, while boys are not.
Impact of Inequality on Men
- Household inequality harms both men and women.
- Limiting men to income generation restricts emotional bonds and can lead to health issues.