Psychology
Household Division of Labor in Dual-Earner Families Post-Pandemics
Quick fact
Studies across the US and Europe found that during lockdowns, men increased their domestic work by 1–2 hours per day, but women's unpaid workload grew even more, widening the gap—proving that a crisis amplifies existing inequalities rather than erasing them.
Why this is interesting
When lockdowns forced families into isolation, many couples suddenly shared chores more equally—yet within a year, most reverted to old patterns. Why did a moment of crisis fail to create lasting change?