June 29, 2010
Percent of men and women engaged in household activities, 2009
Percent of men and women engaged in household activities on an average day, 2009
Activity |
Men |
Women |
Total, household activities |
66.6 |
85.0 |
Housework |
20.2 |
51.3 |
Food preparation and cleanup |
39.9 |
68.3 |
Lawn and garden care |
11.5 |
7.4 |
Household management |
16.4 |
21.6 |
These data featured in the TED article, Percent of men and women engaged in household activities, 2009.
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