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Domestic Labour

Domestic labour refers to the different roles and responsibilities that need to be completed within the household. For example, child rearing and housework. Stereotypically the cereal packet family would influence how couples would structure the division of domestic labour. Men would be expected to be the breadwinner and disciplinarian, whilst females are expected to be the housekeeper, raising children and emotional support for the man.