We're interested in knowing how much of the work around your home is done by different people. We don't mean taking care of children - just regular work around the house, like cooking, grocery shopping and doing little repair jobs. C. How fair do you feel the division of work around the house is in your household? Would you say that it is fair to both you and your spouse or partner, unfair to you, or unfair to your spouse or partner?
Fairness of household work division · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 780 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Fair to both | Unfair to me | Unfair to my spouse or partner | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 78% | 12% | 11% | 780 | ±4 | |
| Democrats | 74% | 18% | 8% | 236 | ±7 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 78% | 10% | 12% | 278 | ±6 | |
| Republicans |
General Social Survey 1996 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 780 |
| 80% |
| 8% |
| 12% |
| 249 |
| ±7 |