Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:09am on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday India
The Bollywood film Mrs, a remake of The Great Indian Kitchen, has reignited discussions on gender roles in India, highlighting the burden of unpaid domestic work on women. The protagonist, despite being well-educated, is trapped in an endless cycle of household chores and caregiving, reflecting a harsh reality backed by government data. India’s latest Time Use Survey shows women spend over seven hours daily on unpaid work—four hours more than men. While female labor participation has risen, experts argue it’s due to economic distress rather than social progress. The film’s themes have drawn both praise and backlash, especially from men’s rights groups.
