why are household tasks undervalued

From time immemorial, household work has been regarded as the sole responsibility of the women of the house. Whether it involves the everyday chores like sweeping, mopping, cleaning utensils and cooking, or looking after the sick and kids in the house, the custom laid the responsibility of the same, with women. This is so because we are a part of the male dominated society wherein the rules of the house and of workplace, are largely dictated by the male members. Several injustices and social systems against women also stems from this. Over the years, we have formed stereotypes in our minds that the onus of housework remains with women, even in instances where she may be working as a professional at some work place. Simply because household work does not get a woman salary, and does not require any specific educational skills, it is the tendency of all and sundry to devalue the work done by women at home.