Chayanov ch 4-Nastacio

It is interesting to note how Chayanov describes the organization of the peasant farms as having a poor layout. This was due to the fact that the land was divided into sections of equal proportions and given to every member of the commune. (175) It seems as if this would be a good way to divide the land if it were being used for for a particular reason besides for farming. This is because for farming the each zone varies by distance and frequently the most distant pieces are abandoned. It is also interesting to note that the amount of time devoted to festivals is almost the same time spent on agriculture. (179) Keeping with the rest of Chayanov's theory it seems as if more time should be focused on activities which produce an economic gain.
In dealing with work distribution, it seems counterintuituve that the labor intensity remains the same in all work groups. Does that mean that domestic work is seen equally as intense as field work? Does that mean that women should be thought of as equal to men since their domestic work is seen just as intense as men's field work?