Charts by Topic: Household activities

Average hours per day men and women spent in various activities
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  • On an average day, women spent about 1 more hour in household activities, 0.3 more hour (18 minutes) caring for household members, and 0.2 more hour (12 minutes) purchasing goods and services than men did. (Data are from the 2006 survey).

Percent of respondents who did household activities on an average day
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  • On an average day, 20 percent of men reported doing housework—such as cleaning or doing laundry—compared with 52 percent of women. Thirty-seven percent of men did food preparation or cleanup versus 65 percent of women. (Data are from the 2006 survey).

 

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Last Modified Date: August 28, 2007