Investigating the Impact of Gender, Age, and Parenthood on Household Chores: A Study of Delhi NCR

This study investigates gender disparities in household work and examines how age and parenthood influence the time spent on domestic chores. Using a quantitative approach with convenience sampling, data were collected from 66 respondents through a structured online survey. The results reveal significant gender differences in household chore distribution, with women consistently spending more time than men, especially on cleaning, washing, and laundry. Age also plays a significant role; individuals above 26 years reported notably more involvement in housework compared to younger individuals. Furthermore, having children was strongly associated with increased hours spent on domestic tasks, particularly childcare and eldercare. These findings highlight the persistence of gendered divisions of labor and the compounding impact of age and family structure on unpaid household responsibilities. The study contributes to ongoing discourse on gender roles, domestic labor, and the invisible load disproportionately carried by women in households.