A new survey by consumer analyst Mintel has found that families where the father is the breadwinner are “disappearing into obscurity” as the number of working women continues to challenge the traditional role of men.
Only 9 per cent of men now regard themselves as the main provider for their family, and almost one third of adults are in a family unit in which both partners work full time.
In one quarter of relationships, the woman works part time.
The survey also revealed, however, that women are feeling the strain of trying to balance motherhood with work – almost one third felt that it was going to become more difficult to juggle both demands.
The stresses of trying to achieve a work family balance were much more likely to be felt by women than men, the study found.
Posted by James at March 8, 2004 12:36 AM