nounfemininepl: housewives
dona de casa
1. a married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family and managing household affairs
She decided to become a housewife after the birth of her first child.
Ela decidiu se tornar uma dona de casa após o nascimento de seu primeiro filho.
2. a woman who manages domestic and household matters
The housewife spent her morning cooking and cleaning.
A dona de casa passou sua manhã cozinhando e limpando.
The term 'housewife' reflects traditional gender roles and domestic arrangements. In Brazil, 'dona de casa' remains commonly used, though modern usage increasingly includes men in these roles. The term is considered somewhat traditional in contemporary English and Portuguese-speaking contexts, with many preferring 'homemaker' or 'domestic manager' to be more inclusive. In the USA, the role has evolved significantly with changing social attitudes toward women's labor and family structures.
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