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In reply to the discussion: Harvard study: Women more likely to divorce men who don't live up to the breadwinner stereotype [View all]ismnotwasm
(42,674 posts)26. I need to see the study
This means that, a typical couple married after 1974, has a 2.5 per cent chance of divorcing in the next year, if the husband works full-time.
However, if he works part-time or does not work at all, the odds rise to 3.3 per cent.
Professor Killewald said that while our expectations of women's roles have changed, the stereotype of men being the breadwinners persists.
As a result, those who don't work full-time may be perceived as breaking a 'central component' of the marital contract for husbands'.
However, if he works part-time or does not work at all, the odds rise to 3.3 per cent.
Professor Killewald said that while our expectations of women's roles have changed, the stereotype of men being the breadwinners persists.
As a result, those who don't work full-time may be perceived as breaking a 'central component' of the marital contract for husbands'.
I'm calling bullshit judging by the timeframe of marriage and the stated percentage
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Harvard study: Women more likely to divorce men who don't live up to the breadwinner stereotype [View all]
davidn3600
Aug 2016
OP
Yes, somehow I see an agenda between the lines. Could it be the stereotype exists inside the men?
Hekate
Aug 2016
#6
So while it may seem like women make some sexist decisions, that's just mens' fault?
Marr
Aug 2016
#39
There is a difference between not being the 'breadwinner' and not being able to hold
renie408
Aug 2016
#3