In most households, even when women are employed outside the home, the responsibility of cooking, cleaning an…

Question

In most households, even when women are employed outside the home, the responsibility of cooking, cleaning and childcare continues to rest primarily on women. Which concept does this best illustrate?
(A) Occupational mobility
(B) Sexual division of labour
(C) Feminist movement
(D) Social stratification

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(B) Sexual division of labour** This situation illustrates **sexual division of labour** — a system where all work inside the home is done or organised by women, even when they are also employed outside. ## Explanation The textbook defines "sexual division of labour" as a system in which all work inside the home is either done by women or organised by them. The question describes exactly this: women bearing the double burden of paid work *and* domestic responsibilities. Note that **Patriarchy** (option A in the actual options) refers to a system that values men more and gives them power over women — a related but broader concept. Examiners expect the more specific term here.

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