Division of Labour


 
 
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Division of Labour

Public/Private Division of Labour: Gender division is a form of social division under which unequal roles are assigned by the society to men and women. Sexual division of labour is seen in most families. For example, women do all work inside home such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, tailoring, looking after children etc, while men do all the work outside home. It is not that men cannot do housework; it is their mindset that women have to attend all these works. When these jobs are paid for, men are ready to accept it as profession. Most of the good chefs in hotels and tailors are men. On the other hand, it is not that women do not work outside. Women are working in fields, offices everywhere. They do paid work vis-a-vis domestic labour which is not recognised.

Result of Public/Private Division of Labour: The result of the division of labour is that women’s role in public life (especially in politics) is minimal in most societies. Earlier, only men were allowed to take part in politics. Gradually, the gender issue was raised in politics.  Women in different parts of the world organised and protested for equal rights. The radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life, which are known as Feminist movements. This was done to get equal voting rights as well as educational and career opportunities for women. Newly developed political consciousness helped to improve women’s role in our society.

  • Stereotype- Fixed image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
  • Sexual division of labour - A system in which all work inside home is either done by the women of the family, or organised by them through domestic helpers.
  • Feminist-  A woman or a man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
  • Now it is found that many women are working as scientists, doctors, engineers, lawyers, managers, college and university teachers. Earlier these jobs were not considered suitable for women. In Scandinavian countries, such as in Sweden, Norway and Finland, the participation of women in public life is very high.

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    Question : 1

    The political expression of gender division :

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which one of these does not refer to the 'Feminist movement' ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Sexual division of labor means :

    Right Option : A
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