House work

1. Who usually does housework in your family?

In my family, usually my mom does housework. My father has to go to work so he does not have time to do housework. It is based on the strict gender roles in Korea. This gender role has been set by Confucianism. According to Confucius teachings, woman has to stay in home, being responsible for housework and man has to work outside to support the family. however, this teaching is slowly changing in current generation. Thus, my father sometimes helps my mother during weekends.

2. Do you do the housework? What housework do you do in your family?

I and the first born in my family and a daughter, so I have to help my mom with washing dishes, cooking and cleaning. However, I have been very busy studying and working. So I could not help my mom at all. Well, people say it is just a mere excuse, and I sometimes, agree with them.

3. What kind of housework do you think is the most important?

I think any kinds of housework are all important. However, if I have to choose one, I would say cooking. Food is the most important factor to maintain healthy lives. So, cooking healthy meals by mother should be regarded as the most important housework.

4. What changes have been brought about by the advancement of science and technology?

Well, there have been a lot of changes with the development in science and technology. Obviously, it made woman's work much easier. For example, with the invention of washing machine, women do not have to wash all those heavy clothes by their hands. Also, with the development of vacuum system, women do not have to actually sweep and wipe. They just have to turn on the vacuum machine and walk with it. The development of technology has without doubt improved people's lives very much.