TidyHub

Problem Statement

The disproportionate burden of housework and childcare on women is a well-documented issue. Surveys conducted by the Multinational Time Use in 2010 and the American Time Use in 2012 revealed that women performed 1.5 to 2 times more housework than men, a disparity that persisted over a decade. A 2021 study in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization further highlighted that increasing family size exacerbates this imbalance for women, while men's contributions remain unchanged. This unequal distribution of labor includes the mental burden of remembering and delegating tasks, often leading to overlooked responsibilities and household safety risks.

Proposed Solution

To address this issue, the proposed application aims to manage and delegate household tasks among family or household members equitably, reducing reliance on memory and physical lists. This tool ensures that all necessary tasks are accounted for and completed, alleviating the mental load of any single individual and promoting a healthier, safer home environment. Key features of the application include task delegation, automated reminders and notifications, progress tracking, and mechanisms to ensure equal workload distribution.

Audience

The primary target audience for this application includes families with older children who can take on more household responsibilities. It helps parents manage and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring children contribute fairly without the need for constant verbal reminders. The secondary audience includes roommates in college dorms or shared living spaces among adults, as well as domestic partners without children. This application aims to create a more equitable and stress-free home environment for all users by leveraging technology to balance household labor.