Political Science: Gender, Religion and Caste · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
What does the term 'sexual division of labour' refer to?
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What does the term 'sexual division of labour' refer to?
- A.Division of work between rural and urban areas
- B.A system in which household work is mainly assigned to women and paid work outside the home is mainly associated with menCorrect answer
- C.Division of jobs according to educational qualifications
- D.Division of political power between different parties
Solution
Sexual division of labour is a social arrangement in which domestic work is generally assigned to women while men are associated with work outside the home. This division often treats unequal responsibilities as if they were natural.
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