Is it sexist to believe women are more inclined to do housework then men are?

Answer 1

NO, but it is just plain ignorant.

Single men must do housework to engage and capture a future wife. Some single men keep a messy home in hopes of capturing the equivalent of thier mothers - these men have serious issues, and should not be considered good role-models.

Other men, keep clean, attractive homes, in hopes of attracting a mate that is interested in them. They seek a soulmate - who shares their values, qualities, and interests.

I'd avoid a man who wants a carbon-copy of his mother.

Answer 2

More inclined?

Of course that's "sexist". A statement like that says that a woman is somehow better genetically predisposed to clean a house!

More likely? That's a different view entirely. Some women are "more likely" to clean the house for one or more reasons. Perhaps they're better at it than they are at mowing the lawn and fixing the car. Or perhaps she is a stay-at-home mom and her husband isn't home enough hours. Or (rarely) perhaps she actually LIKES cleaning the house!

My wife, a stay-at-home mom for the 38 years we've been married, did most of the housework. I fixed stuff that needed repair, did heavy lifting, etc. But she did the housework until I could afford to get her a housekeeper.

I retired 5 months ago. Now I do more than 50% of the required housework, shopping, chores, etc. After all, retirement isn't just for one-half of the couple!

So...more INCLINED?...not at all. It just works out that way sometimes.

Answer 3

No. not sexist, as you are simply asking for an opinion regarding whether or not it's more natural for a woman to do some housework than men. In the real world, when you marry, you are agreeing to some rather traditional promises. And, keeping house is part of the game of marriage. Unless you are fabulously rich, in which case, you might pay for the housework to be done by a cleaner! Like the celebs do! But, whether or not a man rolls up his sleeves and does some house stuff, is totally up to the couple involved!
Hope this answered your Q

Answer 4

The question shouldn't be "Is it sexest?". The question should be "Why are people offended by sex generalizations?". The fact is, a lot of truth is based on the sexes. Sexest or not, men carry the seed. Sexest or not, the man decides the sex of the child. Sexest or not, the man has more muscle. Sexest or not, the woman bears the children. Sexest or not, the woman's body is designed to nourish. Sexest or not, only women menstruate.

Specifically the US and UK have to mature. There are physical, mental, and emotional differences and truths about both men and women. Stating theses truths does not make the stater a "bad" or "sexest" person. That is part of science, (including "social science") and truth. A nation that denies these truths is in disillusion.

Answer 5

No. Your upbringing and culture may have molded your thoughts and beliefs about women and I think its not sexist to speak and believe what you believe in.

In the Philippines, our culture sees women as someone who carries the family. Mostly doing all the housework including taking care of children, laundry, cooking, cleaning, mowing the lawn, washing dishes, teaching her kids discipline, helping her children do their assignments, attend PTA meetings, car pool the children, budget the husband's salary and even satisfy him in bed.

As for the man, they are more of those who work in the industry.

My culture dictates this and so does my belief. And being able to do a lot of housework, in line with all her other jobs is not a sexist belief. It just means that women are more industrious, patient and loving beings.

Answer 6

Yes, it is sexist, and possibly not true.

OK, it is true. Men tend to be slobs, but not all men. And women aren't all tidy.

Personally, I wouldn't mind doing all the housework, if I got to stay home and not hold down a job. That is, if we could live comfortably on one income. In today's society, men need to pitch in equally, if the woman is expected to hold down a full-time job. She's tired and wants to put her feet up, too.

Another person who answered asked why women tend to clean more, nature or nurture. I think it may just be a natural result of not wanting to live in gross, nasty conditions, whereas men seem to have a higher tolerance for messes and filth.

Answer 7

It does seem to be the norm, but I think times they are a-changin' and Cats are helping their Chicks with the Household duties. I was raised to help around the house, although my Dad never lifted a finger. My Mom always told us soto voce that if I am like that with my wife she would kill me ( She's 5'3"). I always helped and as a Single Working Dad, I basically do most, but have had my son help me since he was little (at about 3 he always was fascinated by the vacuum cleaner so I let him try to do it) and I think his interest to help me was based on the fact that like most boys, he wanted to copy his dear old Dad. He's 15 now and helps but not with as much enthusiasm but , well he's 15 and he does do it. I still do the bulk of the work but I don't mind as I kind of enjoy it. Children are a product of their environment so if Dads are seen to help around the house, then the Sons will likely grow up with the idea that it is proper and normal.
Word to the Wise Guys, the ladies love it when you help out or even take on the task yourself without being asked and the results can be quite nice as their feelings of appreciation for you rise, and well you can imagine the rest!!!! Work like a team, and I can't see anything negative coming out of it. Good Luck and Give it try !!!

Answer 8

Yes, if the man and woman both work outside the home. I am a stay at home mom and do all the housework, but if I worked outside the home, I would expect my husband to do 50/50

Answer 9

You're going to get a ton of sexist answers to this question.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it, so long as the man doesn't believe that her ONLY job. If the woman wants to do it, great, but if she wants to have a career outside of that and the man says she shouldn't/can't, then THAT is sexist.

Answer 10

no it isn't, to me girls where surpose to do all the housework and guys go bring home the money,but in todays world both men and women works so you might be call a sexist