I was always raised to believe that the man should be the bread-winner in the household, and that it's okay for the woman to work, but not make as much money as the man.
I no longer agree with that. To me that still seems sexist. What I believe now is that it shouldn't matter who the bread-winner is, as long as the man has a job and is contributing to the welfare of the family. No matter what job he has, he should have one, unless he's on disability or has something wrong that makes him unable to work. What do you think?
2007-11-21 06:54:34 · 38 answers · asked by dg2003 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Nowadays ...Men and women are more educated, women are equally capable of earning as much as men, nonetheless the old cliche' still existsand the machismo persist. Both partners now have to compliment each other...instead of competing with each other. There have to be love and trust and teamwork. It all depends on the specific family circumstances. I have some friends where they have a daughter and twin boys. The wife has a managerial job and made more money than the husband. All of the salary of the husband went to the babysitter, so the husband quit his job and became a homemaker. He is doing a great job. Now that the kids are older, he is working part-time and caring for the kids and the house...while the wife works full time. Whatever works well for one family, might not necessarily work for the other family.
2007-11-21 07:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by E.B. Jacques 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it does not matter who the bread winner is Nor of the man is working If a couple decides that the man will be the main provider for the children then that is OK as well
To each their own
My Ex hated the times when I was earning more than him. My current partner could not care less Though I do earn less than him, I still can provide for a whole family on my own
2007-11-21 07:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by MissE 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think that first and foremost one of them should stay home and raise the children if it is financially possible.
Secondly, the male as bread winner is a truly outdated way of thinking. If the woman's job pays more than the man's who cares? It all goes to the same place.
As far as household duties, whoever works fewer hours should make up the difference in housework hours. But BOTH should contribute to the household duties.
2007-11-21 07:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by jstgrace 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that it's a controversial subject regardless. I think it's perfectly fine for a woman to be working and a man to be home for specific purposes like house cleaning and taking care of the kids or if he's on disability and other problems.
I don't think it should matter who makes more because a marriage is a two way street, there shouldn't be a comparison, it should be shared.
2007-11-21 06:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by ♪Msz. Nena♫ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-24 21:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I do agree that it is sexist to think of the male as being the primary bread-winner, it does seem that whoever controls the money controls the relationship (i.e., has the final say in many important decisions). So, the question becomes: Can the man accept letting the woman drive?
2007-11-21 07:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I believe your assumptions are 100% correct.Nowadays it doesnt matter who the bread winner is as long as there is an equal contribution to the household.
Like me for instance.I am the bread winner but my girl works and does all the house work.Nothing wrong with the women being the money maid.Lol.
Sometimes I wish mine was.I wouldnt have to work as hard.
2007-11-21 07:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by kenneth h 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It doesn't matter at all who makes what. If a woman made enough money and they both agreed that the man stay at home then good for them. The only key to a marriage is that it is a partnership and they both should be on the same page. It doesn't matter who makes the most money, but it does matter that both of the people are coming together on HOW to spend the money.
2007-11-21 07:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by No one 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I do agree that it is sexist to belive that the woman should do all of the cookin and cleaning. I dont see why men always think that woman come second as far as importance in the house hold. People say 'there husband and wife'. But isnt that a bit sexist to? Nobody says 'there wife and husband' do they. Its almost like what chickens do(haha that sounds wierd) but its the pecking order. The man, then the wife, then the kids.
2007-11-21 07:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think as long as both are contributing in some way and making it work, it doesn't matter who makes more money or is the "Bread-winner"
2007-11-21 07:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by j2love2 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋