Response To Perceptions Of Housework Fairness

It is important within any relationship to share equal tasks that need to be completed. If these tasks are not evenly shared between every person involved, there are bound to be conflicts. From the scenario presented in this judgment call, it is apparent that one individual was completing more than their fair share of activities to keep the family functioning.

From the information prior to their conversation, I got a sense that Scott has not been helping Myranda since they got married. He tends to leave many of the responsibilities for her to take care of even though he knows in his heart that he should be helping her. He tries to have his wife calm down by telling her to not have expectations that he cannot fulfill. It is apparent that Scott is not truly applying himself to his family’s life. If he was, there would not be such an issue when he was asked to help out in even the smallest way. He cares about them but just

The couple may even begin listing things that they do around the house that the other spouse does not notice. In an article I found titled, “Gender, Justice and Work: A Distributive Approach To Perceptions of Housework Fairness,” the author states that “How men and women evaluate the fairness of their housework time and divisions is likely to vary overtime,” (Perales, 53). This leaves room for each person involved to point the finger at someone else. I have experienced this type of situation in my own life with people I know. They are willing to point the finger at one another but not take into consideration the most important tasks that need completed. Francisco makes it clear that there will always be conflict when it comes to work around the house. One partner thinks they are doing everything to the best of their ability, while the other individual sees it completely