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Housework is invisible and unpaid work. Housework is physically demanding. Housework is time consuming Write, in your own words what is meant by the terms 'invisible,' physically demanding', and 'time consuming'? Give one example of each based on the household tasks undertaken by women in your home.  

Answer:

The term 'invisible' means the work that women generally do inside the home is not given due recognition. Example - looking after the family members and cooking food for them. The term 'physically demanding' means the various works women do for their families require great physical labour. Example - cooking by standing in front of gas-stoves. The term 'time consuming' in housework means that women spend long hours in doing different household chores. Example - taking care of the children and the old are time consuming.