in a washing machine according to the present invention , if a washing step is ended , a distribution step that the inner tub containing the washing water is rotated in one direction and fabrics is distributed to a side wall of the inner tub and the washing water is discharged to outside is performed . because a fabric is evenly distributed in the distribution step , a dehydration step can be performed without carrying out a separate procedure for avoiding unbalance . therefore , energy such as washing time and power used during the operation of the washing machine and amount of water used can be saved . also , since a washing machine according to the present invention rotates the inner tub not only during the distribution step but also during the hydration step afterwards , operation of a clutch used to selectively rotate the pulsator and the inner tub at the time of entering to the dehydration step from the distribution step is not required . therefore , noise due to the operation of a clutch can be reduced and operation time of the washing machine can be reduced .