This article is based on the assumption that the spread of the Coronavirus has changed almost all aspects of daily life. In addition to the complexity featuring women's existence, there is a consensus that, during the pandemic, the responsibilities attributed to women have increased. Within this background, the authors emphasize that the post-COVID reality may impact the quest for equality and even maintain an overloaded role for women – who are facing duties related to child care, cleaning, cooking and supporting the elders. Historically, in the Brazilian society, there is little appreciation for activities that are culturally attributed to the female gender in family relationships, which causes an imbalance in the division of domestic tasks. Also, under an economical and juridical perspective, there has been a disregard of family care in terms of public policies. In conclusion, authors argue about the need to have a gender lenses to face the crisis and the post-crisis presented by this pandemic time.

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