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Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home

(Author: Kate Mangino)

An inspiring, practical, and inclusive guide to dismantling household gender norms and building true equity in everyday domestic life.

In Equal Partners, gender expert and professional facilitator Kate Mangino addresses a systemic challenge that affects millions: the persistent imbalance of unpaid labor, mental load, and household responsibilities. While structural changes and policies are essential, much of the gender problem is social—and real change begins right inside our homes.

Drawing on two decades of experience as a facilitator, Mangino moves beyond diagnosing the problem to deliver actionable solutions for busy modern lives. The book provides an interactive framework packed with guided assessments, practical decision-making tools, and constructive talking points designed to help partners redistribute emotional and physical labor. By doing so, both individuals gain equal opportunity for work, family time, and self-care.

Highly inclusive in its approach, Equal Partners broadens the conversation beyond traditional roles, making it an essential resource for straight, LGBTQIA+, trans, and non-binary couples, as well as parents, friends, and community members.

Praise for the Book:

• “An inspiring and inclusive guide for rethinking and reworking household gender roles.” — Booklist (starred review)

• “This book is a beautiful, engaging way to look at the modern family... A must read.” — Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play

Key Highlights:

• Practical & Actionable Toolkit: Features interactive exercises, guided questionnaires, and framework lists for immediate application.

• Fully Inclusive Scope: Written to support all relationship dynamics, gender identities, and family structures.

• Focus on Modern Domestic Equity: Tackles emotional labor, childcare balance, and cognitive mental load for happier, sustainable partnerships.