The Housework Paradox, Spotlighting Surrogates and Football Pay Gap

Explore the hidden money challenges women face today, from out-earning men but doing more housework, to surrogacy survival in Georgia, to unequal pay in international football.

In this episode, we unpack:

1. Why Women Who Earn More Still Do More Housework: Research shows that even as women out-earn men, they continue to take on the majority of domestic labour. This “income-housework paradox” highlights persistent gender inequality, unequal domestic responsibilities, and the mental load women face at home.
2. Ukrainian Women in Georgia’s Surrogacy Industry: New research reveals Ukrainian women are turning to surrogacy in Georgia due to war and economic pressure. This highlights global surrogacy trends, reproductive labour, and ethical issues surrounding international fertility markets.
3. Australia and Japan’s Fight for Equal Prize Money in Football: Despite record-breaking audiences, Australia and Japan’s players saw their equal prize money requests ignored in the Asian Cup. This reflects ongoing gender pay gaps in women’s sport, unequal compensation, and the push for financial equity in football.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.