Between the gender gaps: the triple burden of work

Introduction: Its purpose was to address the experience of workers in the commerce sector, through the analysis of the social representations present in their stories, in terms of the strategies that they implement in relation to work and family demands and how these influence in your health. Method: This research was carried out from the post-positivist paradigm, qualitative approach and with an exploratory-descriptive level. The method that gave direction to this research itinerary was the hermeneutic phenomenological method. It included the contributions of three workers and an in-depth individual interview was applied, which allowed us to reveal the different activities that they carry out in their day to meet the demands. Results: The analysis of their speeches showed the unequal burdens between the sexes, with women having the greatest responsibility, placing them at a disadvantage; Furthermore, it has a significant impact on their health. Conclusion. It was concluded on the need for the political-legal and sociocultural environment to reduce the inequality gap between genders, through the establishment of public policies and social empowerment aimed at protecting the health of female workers.