1. Who does what?
The majority of people said that both genders cook, clean the kitchen, do the dishwasher and are in charge of buying groceries. When it comes to clean the house, tidy the bedroom, take care of the laundry and ironing, women are the only one's to do such chores. On the other hand, both genders are pointed as responsible for the household maintenance.
Both genders drive the car and take care of pets. Men are in charge of the car maintenance and DIY (do it yourself) jobs.
2. Criteria for the division of tasks at home
Regarding the division of tasks at home, two aspects were pointed out: the fact that women in Portugal have always been linked to housework and were victims of discrimination for many years, and the time each one has available.
3. Who is in charge of the finances of the household?
The mother is in charge of the finnances of the household.
4. Who do you have to ask permission to? (when going out or buying something)
The majority said both, but the father has the last word.
5. Do you consider that the division of tasks in your family reflects the reality in your country?
The majority agrees that in the portuguese homes women remain in charge of all the housework, not sharing the burden with their husbands. Half the teenagers said this reality is reflected in their home, and the other half said the opposite.
6. Who comes home from work first, and who spends more time at home?
The woman spends more time at home and comes from work first.
