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Double work and women's health.

M de Koninck

    Canada'S Mental Health
    |August 8, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Working women in Canada face cumulative stress due to persistent expectations of primary domestic responsibility. This "double work" creates significant psychosocial and health risks, demanding professional attention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Public Health
    • Women's Studies

    Background:

    • A significant proportion of Canadian wives and mothers engage in paid employment.
    • Societal expectations persist for women to bear primary responsibility for domestic labor.
    • This disparity creates a 'double work' phenomenon for employed women.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the concept of 'double work' from socioeconomic and structural perspectives.
    • To examine the increased psychosocial and health risks associated with 'double work'.
    • To advocate for professional recognition of 'double work' as a significant risk factor.

    Main Methods:

    • Socioeconomic analysis of work structures.
    • Examination of psychosocial health risks.
    • Structural viewpoint on gendered domestic responsibilities.

    Main Results:

    • Employed women experience cumulative stress from balancing paid work and domestic duties.
    • The 'double work' phenomenon leads to excessive physical and emotional demands.
    • Reconciling work and home life presents a continuous struggle for many women.

    Conclusions:

    • 'Double work' poses substantial psychosocial and health risks.
    • Professionals must address the complex issues surrounding 'double work'.
    • Identifying 'double work' as a risk factor is crucial for intervention and support.

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