2007-02-22 05:28:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Yes. But women don't want equality. They want everything that they have now PLUS everything that they don't, but don't want the added responsibilities or to have to give up anything for the additional they'd be getting. They still think men should have to carry that burden. In other words, they want the rights without the responsibilities, refusing to admit that they go hand in hand.
2007-02-22 05:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course, and they already do have that opportunity. What makes you think they don't? I know of several stay-at-home dads. There is no legislation or "rule" that says men can't stay home.
And "marklemoor"-stop talking out of your @$$...you sound ridiculous. What about the many mothers who work AND are the primary caregiver (most women who work are still the primary caregivers, NOT their male counterparts)...and what about single mothers? Are those women "unwilling to accept responsibility?" Seems to me like they've taken on MORE responsibility than the men, making money AND still doing most of the childcare and housework. You make it sound like every woman who gets pregnant quits her job. That is obviously not the case, not by a long shot.
2007-02-22 14:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by wendy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men do have this option, silly.
I know a half-dozen stay-at-home dads (househusbands?) who either work part-time out of their house or just generally look after the house and children while their wives are the primary breadwinners.
The fact is, fewer men than women offer to be the one to stay home all day, deal with regular housekeeping, and looking after every need of their children.
So don't think it's a problem. Go for it.
2007-02-22 13:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lenny43 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I just recently had my first child and I asked my husband if he would rather stay home and I would work and was serious about it. So now I start work in 2 weeks and hes gonna be housedad for a while. Equal doesn't mean one thing for woman and another for men!
2007-02-22 13:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by Petronia 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Considering how much I earn (not a lot, but enough to modestly support both of us), I would be absolutely ecstatic if my woman told me she received a pay raise that increased her salary high enough to make financial sense for me to quit my job or work part-time and stay at home with kids to compensate for the cost of child care and babysitting.
Actually, that's essentially what my friend does. His wife earns about twice as much as he ever could, so he just has a part-time job so she won't accuse him of sitting at home all day playing video games. Now he sits at home only half the day playing video games. Probably be a similar arrangement when she pushes him into having children in a few years.
2007-02-22 14:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be suprised how many companies are now offering their male employees the opportunity to stay at home for up to 5-6 weeks after their baby is born. My Friend just had her baby and her Husband was allowed to stay at home for 2 weeks paid and then an additional 2 weeks unpaid if he chose.
2007-02-22 13:35:25 · answer #6 · answered by Kati 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course. I know couples where the woman is the breadwinner. As women are earning more, sometimes in the case of professional couples, the husband stays at home more often - when they can afford it, that is. When not, he takes an outside job to compensate for the monetary shortfall.
2007-02-22 17:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. In a family with children, I believe one parent should stay home at least part time. I think the one able to better provide financially should be the one to work, whether its the dad or mom.
2007-02-22 13:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say yes, but as a man if you want to stay home you have to be willing to do ALL the housework - and it is not easy. That's why women HAD to stay home to keep the house - it's a full time job. Also if men want to stay home, I hope they're with a woman who earns enough to support the two of them and any kids and pets!!
2007-02-22 13:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by lanibear55 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They DO have it. One of my good friends is a "house husband" or "domestic god." Many men do not CHOOSE to do this, but they certainly have the opportunity to do so. It's not illegal. All they have to do is resign from their current position (which is what stay-at-home moms have done).
2007-02-22 14:57:47 · answer #10 · answered by stormsinger1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋