housework

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Her sister-in-law, Millicent Sedra, also spoke and scolded women who expect husbands to share housework.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

"Who else will give you 250 rupees an hour just for doing housework?" said Sriramyachandra from her kitchen in Chennai in southern India's Tamil Nadu state.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Though the ring knows when I’ve been walking, it confuses my harried morning routine for housework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

About half of caregivers regularly assisted a parent with errands, housework and home repairs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

She appointed herself in charge of fruit gathering, not surprisingly, this being the category of housework that takes place farthest from a house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver