Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-14-2008
Journal / Book Title
Marriage & Family Review
Abstract
The theoretical basis on which wives and husbands in the United States evaluate the fairness of the division of household labor is explored. Based on distributive justice theory, separate interviews with wives and husbands are conducted to identify and define the household inputs or contributions that are valued as well as the underlying justice principles that guide household labor allocations. The findings suggest considerable variation in the value placed on household chores and the underlying justice principles used when allocating housework. Gendered expectations also play an important role in these allocations.
DOI
10.1080/01494920802454116
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Gager, Constance, "What's Fair Is Fair? Role of Justice in Family Labor Allocation Decisions" (2008). Department of Family Science and Human Development Scholarship and Creative Works. 202.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/familysci-facpubs/202
Published Citation
Gager, C. T. (2008). What's fair is fair? Role of justice in family labor allocation decisions. Marriage & Family Review, 44(4), 511-545.