This indicator measures the average daily allocation of time that men dedicate to various unpaid domestic and caregiving tasks, expressed as a percentage of a 24-hour day. It encompasses a wide array of activities necessary for maintaining a household and supporting family welfare, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and caring for dependents such as the sick or elderly. Understanding this data is pivotal for assessing gender roles within the household and identifying disparities in labor contributions between genders. Furthermore, it highlights the often-invisible labor that underpins economic productivity,
emphasizing the need for policies that recognize and promote shared responsibilities in domestic roles, thereby fostering gender equality in both private and public spheres.
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