Recent changes in family dynamics reveal a significant shift in labor roles within U.S. couples, with a rising number of wives becoming primary breadwinners. From 1972 to 2022, the proportion of couples where husbands are the sole earners fell from 85% to 55%. Nonetheless, despite these economic changes, women continue to do more housework than men, and traditional divisions remain particularly strong among higher-status couples. Gender inequalities in domestic labor become more pronounced once couples transition into parenthood, reflecting persistent disparities.
Despite significant increases in women's labor force participation and economic contributions, married women still perform more household labor than their spouses.
The percentage of U.S. couples with husbands as primary breadwinners dropped from 85% in 1972 to 55% by 2022, showcasing a shift in labor dynamics.
The traditional gender division of labor is more prevalent among elite couples, indicating that social status still influences domestic responsibilities.
Once couples transition into parenthood, gender inequalities in the distribution of housework emerge, highlighting the ongoing disparities post-birth.
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