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AQA GCSE · Question 01 · Families
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the experience of women who have both a paid job and have to do most of the housework?
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the experience of women who have both a paid job and have to do most of the housework?
Answer options:
A.
Domestic division of labour
B.
Double shift
C.
Dual career
D.
Dual worker
How to approach this question
Read the question carefully to understand the concept being asked. The key is the combination of a 'paid job' and 'most of the housework'. Evaluate each option to see which term best captures this dual responsibility.
Full Answer
B.Double shift✓ Correct
The correct answer is B, Double shift. This term refers to the dual burden of paid work and unpaid domestic labour that many women experience.
The term 'double shift' (or dual burden) was popularised by feminist sociologists like Ann Oakley and refers to the workload of people who work to earn money, but who are also responsible for significant amounts of unpaid domestic labour. This situation is more commonly faced by women.
Common mistakes
Students might confuse 'double shift' with 'dual career' or 'dual worker'. The key distinction is that 'double shift' specifically includes the unequal burden of unpaid housework.
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