Norwegian, Swedish Men Do More Housework

from National Public Radio

A new study ranks Norwegian men, and their Swedish counterparts, as most likely to help with housework and childcare. An economist at Britain's Oxford University compared male attitudes in various countries toward housework and childcare. According to the "helpful husband" ranking, men from Norway and Sweden helped the most with household chores. At the bottom of the list are men from Japan, Germany and Australia.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 10, 2009