Question

List two tasks that are performed by both men and women at present. List another two that are performed only by women, and two that are performed only by men. Compare your list with that of any two of your classmates. Do you notice any similarities/differences in your lists?

Answer 1

Two tasks that are performed by both men and women:

(a) Teaching (b) Parenting

Two tasks that are performed by only men:

(a) Mining (b) Working in a shipyard

Two tasks that are performed by only women:
(a) Nursing (b) Caring for the home and breastfeeding