Many women cut back what had to be done at home by redefining what the house, the marriage and, sometimes, what the child needs. One woman described a fairly common pattern: I do my half. I do half of his half, and the rest doesn't get done.

Summary

This quote highlights how women often shoulder the majority of domestic responsibilities and caretaking duties within a household. In an attempt to manage their overwhelming workload, women redefine and prioritize their tasks, compromising on what they believe is necessary for the home, marriage, and child. The quote also depicts the unequal distribution of responsibilities within a relationship, where women end up taking on not only their own share but also a portion of their partner's duties. As a result, some tasks may remain neglected or undone due to the mounting burden on women's shoulders.

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