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Who's doing the dishes? Bollywood film and government data have the same answer

The article from MSN discusses the findings of a study by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) in India, which revealed that women spend significantly more time on unpaid domestic work, including dishwashing, than men. This data aligns with the portrayal in Bollywood films, where scenes of women doing household chores are common, reflecting societal norms. The study showed that on average, women spend about 301 minutes per day on such activities compared to men's 98 minutes. This disparity highlights the gender inequality in domestic labor distribution, a theme often subtly or overtly depicted in Indian cinema. The article uses this comparison to illustrate how art imitates life, with Bollywood inadvertently providing a visual commentary on the gender roles within Indian households.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/who-s-doing-the-dishes-bollywood-film-and-government-data-have-the-same-answer/ar-AA1Au3Tz ]