It's not that women don't enjoy spending free time with their children, but it is a different experience than spending time with friends. To ease time pressure, women need more free time that is not combined with other activities or responsibilities. |
The meaning of free time for men's and women's lives are quite different. Especially for wives and mothers, it appears free time is still combined with other activities or responsibilities. |
Women worked more hours in paid employment in 1998 than they did in 1975. The amount of time they spend in household labor declined during that period, but not enough to offset the increase in paid work hours. |