Shereen argues that gender division of labour is a central feature of gender inequality. Her mother asks her what the gendered division of labour is. Which statement would be Shireen’s reply? What constitutes appropriate work for men and women is based on sex differences and societal ideals of masculinity and femininity. Both men and women now have to work outside of the home in order to earn enough to support a family. Women are expected to achieve high status in the work world as well as be supermom in the home. Men are increasingly opting to be stay-at-home dads, requiring women to labour outside the home in order to support the family.