Division of Labor in the Home by Same-Sex Couples

Abstract

The main aim of the paper is to examine patterns in the division of housework among same-sex couples as well as the relationship between these patterns and the factors that usually play a substantial role in the allocation of household chores. I have found that same-sex couples have to create new strategies – particularly as a result of the lack of some established model. The study is based on semi-structured interviews with members of three lesbian and three gay couples.