WFH Redefines Gender Roles in Japan: More Leisure for Men, More Childcare for Women
The study looked at how working from home affects how people spend their time on work, chores, free time, and sleep. Working from home tends to make people work fewer hours. Women who work from home tend to do more housework, while men tend to have more leisure time. However, the impact of working from home on time allocation varies among different groups. Single men don't see much change, but single women spend less time working and more time relaxing. Married women and men with children can spend more time taking care of their kids, which could change traditional gender roles in Japan.