The role of women's domestic work in the economic development of the family

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Faculty of Women and Family, Qom University of Religions and Denominationes, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of University of Religions and Denominations, Department of Family Law Studies, Faculty of Women and Family Studies, University of Religions and Religions

Abstract

One of the most important issues related to the family economy is women's domestic work. This activity is in such a way that economists, sociologists and feminists have formed many theories about it. In addition, women's domestic work is considered valuable in Islam. Considering the importance of the topic, this research has been done with the aim of explaining the role of women's housekeeping activity in the economic development of the family and how this activity by women affects the family economy. The research method is descriptive-analytical and the results show that women's domestic work has economic value and women play an effective and constructive role in the development of the family economy by doing household chores. Therefore, their management in these matters is very important. Also, in this regard, things like optimal productivity of human resources, reducing costs, creating a sense of economic security were identified as the effects of women's domestic work, which are effective on the growth of the family economy.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 16 July 2025
  • Receive Date: 05 November 2024
  • Revise Date: 05 December 2024
  • Accept Date: 16 July 2025
  • Publish Date: 16 July 2025