Why do Koreans, when they get married, have the man do the housework and the woman do the wedding? (including recent trend changes) > Culture & Customs

In old Korea, ‘Men buy houses, women buy marriage (home appliances, furniture, etc.)’had a very strong stereotype. Why did they do that? 🤔

• Patriarchal Tradition: In the past, gender roles were clear, with men taking financial responsibility as the head of the household and women taking care of household chores. 🏠
• Economic share: So, the men prepared the ‘living space’ and the women prepared the ‘household items’ to fill that space, so the roles were naturally divided.

But there is, The atmosphere has really changed these days! 🌈 As times change, the established formula of ‘who should do what’ is gradually disappearing. Let me tell you a little bit about Korean wedding trends these days!

• Reasonable economic sharing: Nowadays, we no longer necessarily divide by gender. Depending on each person’s income level and accumulated assets 'Half-and-half marriage'There are so many couples doing this! 💰🤝
• Space we create together: Rather than who buys the house, think about and decide together how much to borrow and how to share housing costs. A very healthy change, right? 🥰
• Value-based consumption: Rather than preparing for show-off like in the past, the number of practical people who focus only on the interior of the house the two of us want to live in or the things we really need is increasing. 🛋️✨
• Respect for individual values: Not a distinction between ‘men and women’ ‘Me and you’The biggest trend is preparing for marriage as equal partners.

In conclusion, the old ways are disappearing, and now The trend is for two people to discuss with each other and choose the most comfortable method.! 😊 Because everyone's situation is different, there are so many different types of wedding preparation scenes these days.