Compared to females, more males are found to be working. Why?
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Compared to females, more males are found to be working because:
  1. Gender based social division of labour: It is assumed that men are meant to fulfill financial responsibilities and females are meant to take care of domestic chores.
  2. Many of the household activities that are done by women are not recognised as work.
  3. Skill requirement is also a reason.
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