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their career goals, but the future generation will also be though what it is to live in a just
society; where work is equally shared between men and women.
VI.
Conclusion
In conclusion, by carefully analysing all the different arguments and views on the question of
the fairness of gendered division of labour and distributive justice which is: “If the gendered
distribution of labour is sustained through adults’ voluntary choices, how can it be unjust?”,
I believe that the gendered distribution of labour it is still unjust, even if the choices the
person makes are voluntary; societal pressures influence these voluntary choices. Although
there are many convincing arguments regarding this matter, in my opinion, Anca Gheaus’
‘gender justice principle’ is the best one that explains why the choices are not voluntary.
Women choose to do the domestic work not because they want to, but because they want to
fit the gender norms. Gina Schouten expresses the need for intervention in this case, but she
also states that political intervention is not always a good option. Some other views on this
matter have been discussed, although compelling, they do not make a strong case such as
Gheaus. Moreover, the policy proposals can have a very positive effect on the gendered
distribution of labour and eliminate it completely. But we must bear in mind that the
gendered distribution of labour has been embedded in society for a very long time, and such
policies might not work, unless all factors are considered. Ultimately, voluntary choice does
not exist when it comes to this issue, only gender norms and societal pressure that indirectly
determine these kind of choices.
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