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While men and women have become more similar in their egalitarian views and involvement toward paid work and family responsibilities, mothers continue to bear the brunt of housework and caregiving responsibilities. The present study explored the allocation of family work among Portuguese couples and the social\u2013psychological characteristics associated with it. A sample of 153 parents with young children completed questionnaires. The results revealed that parents\u2019 gender ideologies and biological essentialism were related and predicted their involvement in childcare and housework. 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