INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF FAMILY RESOURCES ON THE DIVISION OF DOMESTIC CARE IN THE ALGERIAN FAMILY

Abstract

The study addresses the issue of the influence exerted by familial resources on the division of household caregiving responsibilities within Algerian households. This examination encompasses two distinct dimensions: internal and external domestic tasks, alongside childcare duties. The principal objective of this investigation pertains to discerning alterations in spousal roles. Employing a social survey approach, the research was conducted among urban couples, comprising 500 respondents from the localities of Blida, Mostaganem, and Naama. The data underwent quantitative analysis. The findings reveal that despite transformations encountered by the familial institution and conjugal life, these changes exhibit minimal impact on the gendered (spousal) division of domestic caregiving responsibilities. Noteworthy advancements in female education and professional engagement have yielded marginal influence on the apportionment of household responsibilities encompassing culinary activities, provisioning, laundering, and domicile cleanliness. This outcome endures, despite the mounting integration of technological innovations within the domestic sphere.