If "womens' work" is undervalued, is mans work valued any more?

Question

A significant issue for the Feminist movement is the hours of unpaid labor performed by women, in the way of housework, raising children and caring for sick relatives.

Yet, in a "traditional" household, a man will often work very long hours, reporting to a boss who is verbally abusive performing mindless repetitive tasks to collect a wage which is then used to support the whole family.

The man may only have the hours free to work because of his wife looks after the home and the children, but if her work is undervalued, is his valued any more highly?

Answer 1

Actually, the work outside home is valuated since is paid. The mobbing is a completeley different problem, not necessary related.

Answer 2

The woman's work is only "undervalued" in the mind of the Feminist.

Answer 3

Yeah I know, feminism, lies and more lies.

Answer 4

you are so correct. As a women I have never been asked to work long hours, put up with verbal abuse from a boss, and have never performed mindless repetitive tasks. lol... jk. I have done ALL of these things and have supported my whole family on my wage alone. Needless to say I got 'women's wages' and we were below the poverty line.  

Answer 5

It is by many, many women. That's why so many women are in a rush to get away from traditional "woman's work" and clamour after a career instead. That's why you hear alot of women telling their homemaker counterparts that they are wasting their time and talents by being home and *just* raising their children, when they could be out there "making a name for themselves" instead. IMO raising kids and running a home is every bit as important as having a career - how could it not be, seeing as it means you're devoting yourself to molding people who will be keeping the country running when you're old and grey?

Answer 6

as a stay at home mum i feel completely undervalued and my husband works a long week just to make ends meet but he loves his job so much he doesn't mind, i think women that stay at home to raise the children get looked down on because it's not seen as a job as there is no wage any mother would say it is the hardest job you can have and the hours are endless whereas my hubby clocks off and gets to relax for the afternoon and have time to himself and i'm still either bathing baby or cooking dinner which i then have to clean up after and by the time i have a chance to sit down it's bedtime then get up and do it all again! i think the working men are valued higher as they are the bread winner and as no matter how many dishes i wash or nappies i change i'm still just a mum.