In Michael Crichton's "Jurassic Park", a character named Malcolm expresses frustration over the lack of progress in household labor for women. Despite technological advancements aimed at easing domestic tasks, the time spent on housework remains unchanged since 1930. He highlights the irony of modern conveniences that have not ultimately reduced the workload for women.

Malcolm's comments raise questions about true advancement in societal roles and responsibilities. While machinery and products have evolved, the underlying dynamics of household labor continue to burden women as they did generations ago. This suggests that without fundamental changes in societal attitudes and structures, technological improvements alone cannot resolve inherent inequalities.