The article discusses the often-unseen 'mental load' or cognitive labor that primarily falls on women in heterosexual relationships. This includes not merely the physical tasks but the planning and anticipation behind them, such as organizing meals and care for children. Despite growing awareness, studies indicate that women continue to manage a significant majority of these responsibilities, contributing to an imbalance in domestic workload. This issue extends beyond conventional family structures, impacting single women as well, who often bear additional responsibilities for elderly relatives.
"This work is unpaid, unseen and, often, unappreciated. You may assume... modern couples strive to split domestic responsibilities 50:50, the mental load is borne more equally, too."
"Historically, women in heterosexual relationships have carried the heft of the mental load, often intangible work that goes into running a household."
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