Women in Tech Carry Even More Household Work Now

Inequality rarely exists in a vacuum. TrustRadius’ research shows that the inequality women experience at work is compounded by the inequality they often face at home. 

Forty-two percent of women in tech say they took on most of the household work during the pandemic, compared to only 11% of men. Men in the tech industry were far more likely to have their partners take on the majority of household work or to share it evenly.

This shows that women were almost three times as likely to take on most of the household work during the pandemic. The men  surveyed recognized this pattern too. A large percentage of men in tech admitted that their partner or co-parent took on more household labor during this time. 

It’s no secret that jobs in the tech industry can be demanding. But tech positions often offer flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home. This may make it easier for tech professionals to take on household work compared to those in health care, construction or retail. It’s stressful to take a Zoom meeting with a child on your lap, but it’s possible.

The COVID-19 pandemic increased the amount of work needed at home. Since women already did the vast majority of that work, they now face a greater burden. There’s more work to be done, and women are doing more of it.