What is invisible labor?

This entry describes invisible labor as work that keeps family life going but is easy not to count: anticipating needs, smoothing relatives, remembering birthdays, and noticing what is about to run out. It notes that because the work is quiet, one person can carry it for years without the other having agreed to that split.

What this entry does not do

It does not replace the entry on household mental load or on dividing visible chores.