GENDER ROLES IN CONTEMPORARY URBAN HOUSEHOLDS: NEGOTIATION, TRANSITION, AND PERSISTENCE

Abstract

This paper explores how gender roles are negotiated and redefined within contemporary urban households. As urbanization, economic shifts, and social movements have altered the landscape of domestic life, traditional gender norms face new challenges and adaptations. Drawing on feminist theory, role theory, and empirical case studies from various urban settings, this research investigates the division of labor, decision-making power, and the impact of dual-income dynamics on household roles. The analysis reveals a complex interplay between persistent gender norms and emerging egalitarian practices, shaped by class, culture, and economic status. Policy implications related to work-family balance, childcare, and gender equity are discussed.