Time-use surveys put unpaid work on the record
UN Women’s analysis examines how care responsibilities differ by gender and household circumstances.
Time-use surveys ask people to record how they spend their day. The results capture tasks such as caring for children or relatives, preparing meals and maintaining a household, even when those activities are unpaid.
UN Women's analysis uses those records to examine social inequality. Time spent providing care can affect the hours available for paid work or study. Comparing people across different households can show how access to services and the division of responsibilities shape the choices people can make.