Question

How does unpaid care work contribute to gender inequality?

• A. By providing men with more time for income-generating activities
• B. By enhancing women’s participation in the labor market
• C. By overburdening women with responsibilities that limit their participation in formal employment
• D. By encouraging equal distribution of household tasks

Answer 1

Answer:

C. By overburdening women with responsibilities that limit their participation in formal employment

Unpaid care work, such as childcare, elder care, and household chores, disproportionately falls on women. This limits their time and opportunities to engage in formal employment, education, and skill development, perpetuating gender inequality in the workforce and economic participation.