Gender dynamics in dual-earner couples: Spousal occupational status and working hours
利用2011-2017年中国综合社会调查数据，研究双职工家庭中配偶职业地位如何影响双方工作时间，发现高职业地位会减少本人工作时间，但丈夫高地位会减少其家务参与，加重妻子负担。
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary households, this study explores how a spouse’s job status impacts working hours in dual-earner households, emphasizing gender dynamics. Analyzing data from the 2011–2017 Chinese General Social Survey, it finds that higher occupational status for either spouse correlates with reduced work hours for both genders. Yet, gender-specific differences arise. Husbands with higher job status tend to engage less in household chores, increasing women’s burden. This research deepens the understanding of labor market fairness and household division, emphasizing the necessity for a thorough investigation into these dynamics for precise insight into employment dynamics within dual-income families.