Quote by Dave Barry
The obvious and fair solution to the housework problem is to let men do the housework for, say, the next six thousand years, to even things up. The trouble is that men, over the years, have developed an inflated notion of the importance of everything they do, so that before long they would turn housework into just as much of a charade as business is now. They would hire secretaries and buy computers and fly off to housework conferences in Bermuda, but they'd never clean anything.
Summary
This quote is a satirical comment on gender roles and the unequal division of labor in households. The suggested solution proposes that men should take on housework for an extended period to rectify this imbalance. However, it criticizes the idea that men would approach housework with the same self-importance they often attribute to their professional work. The quote suggests that men may turn housework into a superficial activity, engaging in appearances like hiring assistants and attending conferences, but neglecting the core task of actually cleaning. Ultimately, it highlights the absurdity of societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding housework and gender.
Topics
Housework
By Dave Barry
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