Momsmässiga

Momsmässiga is a Swedish term that roughly translates to "moms's duty" or "mom's task." It refers to the unpaid, often invisible, labor that mothers typically perform within a household. This encompasses a wide range of activities, including childcare, meal preparation, cleaning, organizing, scheduling appointments, managing finances, and ensuring the emotional well-being of family members. While fathers also contribute to household tasks, momsmasiga specifically highlights the disproportionate burden that often falls on mothers.

The concept acknowledges that these responsibilities are not always explicitly assigned but are often assumed due to societal expectations and traditional gender roles. Momsmasiga can be a source of stress and exhaustion for mothers, as it involves constant vigilance and a mental load of anticipating and managing the needs of the family. It is a term that has gained traction in discussions about gender equality and the division of labor within families, aiming to bring awareness to the significant contributions mothers make that are often overlooked and undervalued. The term encourages a reevaluation of household responsibilities and a more equitable distribution of tasks.