April 15, 2023

In a Growing Share of U.S. Marriages, Husbands and Wives Earn About the Same

Pew Research -  Among married couples in the United States, women’s financial contributions have grown steadily over the last half century.... In 29% of marriages today, both spouses earn about the same amount of money. Just over half (55%) of marriages today have a husband who is the primary or sole breadwinner and 16% have a breadwinner wife. Even as financial contributions have become more equal in marriages, the way couples divide their time between paid work and home life remains unbalanced. Women pick up a heavier load when it comes to household chores and caregiving responsibilities, while men spend more time on work and leisure.

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