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Gender StereotypesPlay
Historically, 'keep house' often referred to women's roles, but it's not gender-specific in modern usage. SlideHe decided to keep house while his wife pursued her career.
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Shared ResponsibilityPlay
'Keep house' can imply shared duties in a household, not just one person's responsibility. SlideThey both work, but they keep house together on weekends.
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Full-time JobPlay
Some may choose 'keep house' as their full-time role, often undervalued in society. SlideAfter the baby arrived, Sam decided to keep house full-time.