Who does the housework?
About this episode
This episode explores how men in Indonesia and Croatia are changing traditional domestic roles to promote equality and family bonding.
How much work do you do to keep your household running smoothly? Figures suggest domestic work still falls mostly to women - leading to resentment and burnout. This week we’re hearing from Indonesia and Croatia about projects helping change that. In rural Indonesia we visit the island of Rote - and hear how men there are overturning centuries-long attitudes to male and female roles and learning how to cook for their children and look after their homes. In Croatia we meet the men taking part in the ‘Superdads’ programme where they discover that cleaning and doing chores brings them closer to their families. It’s run by Status M – the only NGO in the country tackling gender-based violence by talking to men about masculinity. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk . And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider. Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Claire Bowes Indonesia reporter: Ade Mardiyati…
People in this episode
Host: Myra Anubi
Topics covered
- domestic work
- gender roles
- family dynamics
- men's involvement
- cultural change
Keywords
- housework
- gender equality
- domestic chores
- Superdads
- cultural attitudes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Status M
Places: Indonesia, Croatia, island of Rote
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