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Double the Burden

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Double burden of work on women is an example of _______.

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gender inequality

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gender empowerment

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women empowerment

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gender respect

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Solution

The correct option is A gender inequality
The double burden of work prevents women from enjoying leisure time. The work done by them goes unrecognised and unpaid by society. Forcing women to work for longer hours is an example of gender inequality.

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