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“The real gender inequality in marriage stems from the tendency to regard women a…” — Stephanie Coontz

The real gender inequality in marriage stems from the tendency to regard women as the default parent, the one who, in the absence of family-friendly work policies, is expected to adjust her paid work to shoulder the brunt of domestic responsibilities.
Stephanie Coontz
Stephanie Coontz Author • American
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