Family life in Australia and Switzerland

Family life is the basic unit of our society. For example, how the distribution of roles are spread between the different family members. Apparently there are some similaritites between family life in Australia and Switzerland. For example, in Sitzerland, as in Australia, the family forms a strong union in which every member has to make their contribution. So, a comparison of family life in Australia and Switzerland reveals a lot of similarities but only a few differences.

Firstlyt, the role of the woman in family life in Australia and Switzerland has several similarities. Most Australian women are housewives and do home duties, such as cleaning and cooking, as do Swiss women. Hoever, it is also very common, that housewives in both countries work full or part-time. About 40% of the women in both countries have jobs in addition to their home duties. Although the women are working, they have to find time to look after the children and assist them with their ...