Despite advancements in gender equality and shifting societal norms, over 7 million women in Italy still identify as housewives. This enduring role prompts many questions about the cultural and economic factors that sustain it and its broader implications for gender equality.
Through interviews with experts and personal stories, we seek to understand why so many women in Italy continue to shoulder the majority of household responsibilities. Factors such as traditional views on family, unsatisfactory job opportunities, limited access to high-quality childcare, and unequal parental leave may contribute to this imbalance.
Watch the video to learn more about the complex factors at play and the reasons behind housewifery in Italy. Discover how Italy’s traditional values and modern realities intertwine, and what it might take to redefine the role of women in the home and beyond.