Social Media Digest

Invisible work revealed

Recently, a graduation project titled "Invisible Housework" created by a student at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, has captured the attention of Chinese internet users on social media, igniting lively debates.

The project comprises a striking two-meter-long display divided into two main sections. One side features a stack of receipts for household purchases, while the other side presents a comprehensive list that stretches from the wall to the floor, detailing various household chores.

The list includes routine activities such as moving and rearranging furniture, emptying pockets before doing laundry, replacing toilet paper, and other minor tasks often overlooked in daily life. These household responsibilities are typically shouldered by specific family members, often wives or mothers.

"Invisible household chores are often underappreciated by those not directly involved in them," noted the author in the introduction. "However, managing a household should be a shared responsibility among all family members."

Some netizens view these household chores as simple and not overly burdensome, implying that the issue is being exaggerated.

On the other hand, an opposing perspective argues that while these seemingly minor tasks may seem easy, they require a significant investment of time, effort, and patience.

"Those who think these tasks are effortless probably have never attempted to do them themselves," commented one netizen on the Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo.