ABSTRACT
To contain the spread of COVID-19 disease in the country, the Government of India announced a country-wide lockdown on March 25 2020 that remained enforced till 31 May 2020. This lockdown was imposed without much notice and was one of the most restrictive lockdowns imposed by any country. Restrictions during the lockdown included a total ban on people’s movement outside the home, except for availing essential commodities or emergency medical facilities, no transportation, closure of public places and educational institutions with the latter asked to conduct online classes. This chapter focuses on the difficulties faced by dual-earner families in urban India. The lockdown increased work pressures for both parents. Jobs in India’s knowledge-based organizations are demanding and involve long working hours and stringent deadline.
