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EXTRA: In Praise of Maintenance (Update)
Freakonomics Radio
Technology's Paradox: More Tools, More Tasks
Household technology, rather than liberating women from labor, often increased their overall workload. While new inventions like washing machines saved time and reduced the complexity of tasks, they also encouraged the accumulation of chores, leading to greater time spent on household duties. This contradiction arises from the distinction between time-saving and metabolic labor; advancements may lessen the physical effort required, but they do not necessarily diminish the total amount of work women undertake. The example from rural America illustrates a shift in domestic routines, where previously minimal changes in clothing frequency were replaced by a more labor-intensive engagement with chores.
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