What does the triple shift refer to in households?

• A. Men taking on three paid jobs.
• B. Women handling paid work, domestic tasks, and emotional labour.
• C. Children doing chores after school.
• D. Adults sharing housework equally.

Answer: (B)

Triple shift describes the extra workload many women carry by combining paid work, unpaid domestic tasks, and emotional labour. It goes beyond simply doing housework after a job (the second shift) by adding the management of others’ emotions—caring for partners and children, soothing tensions, and coordinating family needs. This helps explain why the concept focuses on women handling all three areas, showing how gender roles can place a heavier and more multi-faceted burden on women. The other ideas—three paid jobs, children doing chores, or equal sharing of housework—don’t capture this combined load of work and emotional management.