housework
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But as the debate over the division of housework rages, many argue that Japanese fans' signature stadium cleanups should be encouraged, not nitpicked at.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 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
That would require men to embrace feminist behaviors like treating women as equals and doing their fair share of housework.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
So it shouldn’t be surprising that women have played a central role in inventing products that reduced the physical toil of daily housework.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Dessie had to rise very early to get in her hand at the housework before Tom had it all done.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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