The term 'sexual division of labour' refers to what in the family?

• A. It describes how the education system is divided by age
• B. It describes how wealth is distributed between spouses
• C. It describes how religious roles are allocated in the family
• D. It describes how roles are divided into men’s and women’s jobs

Answer: (D)

Think of it as how tasks inside the family are split along gender lines. The term captures the idea that different duties—like paid work, housework, childcare, and other domestic chores—are assigned to men and women in ways that reflect gender norms. So the answer is about how roles are divided into men’s and women’s jobs. This differs from issues like education by age, wealth distribution, or religious roles, which aren’t about assigning everyday family tasks to based on gender. In many theories, this division helps explain why expectations about who does what at home persist, and how those expectations can shape family life over time.