Indian kitchens are changing. But are women still doing most of the work?
This article explores the persistent gender disparity in Indian household labor, noting that women continue to bear the primary responsibility for kitchen work and decision-making. It highlights how societal expectations and cultural norms contribute to this imbalance despite changing urban lifestyles.
Why it matters
It sheds light on deep-seated social inequalities and the slow pace of domestic labor reform in India, which has significant implications for gender equality.
The kitchen is often romanticised as a space of love and bonding, essential for the family. But in Indian kitchens, more often than not, women do more than men . From decision-making to the physical tasks, the burden falls on them. In urban India, men are entering the kitchen, but is the system still biased? Do they get more luxuries? We speak to men and women across the country to find out.
The article focuses on social justice and gender inequality, framing the issue through a critical lens of systemic bias.
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