ABSTRACT
Persistent gender differences in time allocation signal the unequal bargaining power between genders and maintain the cycle of gender inequality. The collection of data on unpaid work using time-use surveys has paved the way for the construction of the household production satellite accounts that accompany the official System of National Accounts. Time-use data enable us to measure the labor time contributed by household members in not only all forms of work but also the use of time for socialization, cultural, civic, religious, and political participation, education, and self-care. More improvements to time-use data collection are necessary to support development of gender-aware economic and social policies. Data accessibility, without breach of confidentiality regarding the respondent’s identity, is crucial for generating time-use research that can inform policy. Economic, social and demographic changes also highlight the importance of utilizing time-use information in engendering macroeconomic policies.
