The article looks at how men and women in Indian villages divide their time between paid work and unpaid chores. Men tend to earn more money from their jobs and work at higher-paying jobs than women. Even though women work more hours overall, men still make more money. Factors like social status, wealth, education, and skills affect how much time people spend on different activities. Men often choose jobs with better pay, while women often end up doing farm work. To close the income gap between men and women, the study suggests giving women more access to land and assets, encouraging their participation in work, and improving their health.