Project information

Analysis of Gender Gap in Housework Time

Description:

In a paper published in the Social Science Journal, we delve deep into the intricacies of the gender gap in housework time. Utilizing the American Time Use Survey Data Extract Builder (ATUS-X) data spanning from 2003 to 2019, we shed light on the influence of economic resources on this gender gap. This figure, a visual representation from our study, elucidates that economic resources can account for approximately 40% of the gender discrepancy in housework durations.

Data Source:

The analysis is anchored in the data extracted from the American Time Use Survey Data Extract Builder (ATUS-X), 2003 to 2019.

Key Insights:

The visualization of model coefficients underscores the significant role of economic resources in shaping the gender gap in housework. Specifically:

  • Economic resources play a substantial role in shared housework tasks like shopping and those predominantly associated with women, such as cooking and cleaning.
  • On the flip side, these resources offer minimal explanatory power when it comes to tasks that have cultural ties with men, like maintenance and repairs.

Significance:

This research and the revelations from this figure provide pivotal insights for sociologists, economists, and policymakers. Understanding the driving factors behind the gender gap in housework can inform policy decisions, workplace practices, and societal shifts towards a more equitable distribution of domestic tasks.

Visualization Details:

This visualization employs a combination of interactive bar graphs to depict the relationship between economic resources and the gender gap in various housework tasks. The visual representation allows for a clear comparison of how different factors weigh in on housework time across genders.