Domestic labour refers to the unpaid work performed within the household to maintain family life and ensure the well-being of its members. It includes cooking, cleaning, washing, childcare, elder care, emotional support, household management, and other caregiving responsibilities. Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, responsibilities, and expectations assigned to men and women by society. The relationship between domestic labour and gender has been a major area of study in gender studies and sociology because domestic work has traditionally been divided along gender lines, with women carrying the larger share of unpaid household responsibilities. The gendered division of domestic labour is rooted in patriarchal social structures that assign women the role of caregivers and homemakers while men are regarded as breadwinners. From childhood, girls are often socialized to learn household chores and caregiving skills, whereas boys are encouraged to focus on education, careers, and public life. These gender norms become deeply embedded in society and continue into adulthood, influencing family roles and expectations. Domestic labour is essential for the functioning of households and the broader economy, yet it is largely unpaid and undervalued. Feminist scholars have argued that household work reproduces the labour force by maintaining the health, education, and well-being of family members, thereby contributing indirectly to economic production. However, because it does not generate direct monetary income, domestic labour has historically been excluded from national income