The gendered division of house labor is generally viewed according to the time-availability perspective. In this case, the division of labor in a household depends on the various labor needs and the ability of each person to participate in the performance of household tasks. The relative resources perspective also greatly influences the gendered division of labor. In this case, a partner who makes a greater contribution in terms of resources holds much power in a relationship. The power enables them to avoid tasks by bargaining to avoid tasks that do not have any payment or indicate minimal social prestige. The gendered division of house labor also depends greatly on the gender perspective. A person’s gender solely determines the contribution they make in performing house labor.
Families face significant challenges when trying to balance their employment and family needs. In this case people experience a conflict between their employment and family responsibilities. Role overload is encountered by people who have many commitments but do not have adequate time to fulfill them as required. Spillover is another challenge that results from juggling between employment and personal life. Spillover refers to an occurrence resulting from the demands in a sphere of work being carried over to another.
Various issues influence a person’s ability to leave or stay in an abusive relationship. Learned helplessness plays a significant role in influencing staying decisions made by abused individuals. In this case, such people feel helpless, have low self-esteem, and have no control over their lives. Battered women’s syndrome is a psychological condition used to indicate someone who has continuously experienced domestic violence. This also influences decisions to leave or stay made by abused partners.
Gay and lesbian affairs are more likely to experience domestic violence than heterosexual relationships. This often results from being part of a minority group which enhances the chances of additional stress. Being in a gay or lesbian relationship also minimizes the possibility of reporting that they are victims of domestic violence. Such people are likely to experience more violence than those in heterosexual relationships, who can easily seek help.