Men should do 50% of the housework

Despite living in the new millennium, studies show that women continue to do the biggest part of the housework. Times are changing and the situation seems to be better but marriage still means more housework for women and less for men. But why? Men often argue that it is supposed to be like that since the prehistoric times. Man always was a hunter who fed and protected the family, woman cooked and looked after children. But nowadays even women are hunters, so why continue this prejudice?

In my opinion the most important thing in a relationship between a man and a woman is an agreement. A fair division of the tasks in household depends mainly on the kind of the job that each partner has.

Besides the character of the man (and of course his family background) his attitude to housework plays a significant role, I think. It is not a good idea to force men to do what they hate. The best way is to let them do what they like and prefer according to their skills e.g. a lot of men are excellent cooks.

In conclusion, I am convinced that men should participate in housekeeping but they don't always have to do 50% of the housework.