What’s the division of
labor in your life?
Let’s break down your cognitive labor
and division of household work between you and your partner.
DIRECTIONS
Answer each question by clicking on the corresponding box. If the
cognitive labor is shared equallty, click on both boxes.
If the task isn't applicable to you, leave the boxes blank.
If the task isn't applicable to you, leave the boxes blank.
MYSELF
QUESTION
PARTNER
Take note of any emerging patterns
as you’re answering the questions. Are these chores divided intentionally?
MYSELF
QUESTION
PARTNER
The list might feel long but this is a fraction of home labor tasks
performed. If you have children, the work compounds.
MYSELF
QUESTION
PARTNER
I conducted a week-long diary study and exercise where I had
individuals track their household labor. After each day, they then
reflected on their cognitive labor and division of household labor.
Here is a link to the diary study
if you are curious about tracking your own daily labor.
THE INVISIBLE WEIGHT OF COGNITIVE LABOR