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A Woman’s Nation: What Do Women Today Want?

So who is today’s woman and what does she want? As one of our readers commented, it’s certainly not like in the old days when Dad brought home the bacon and Mom fried it. The Shriver Report looks at how women’s changing roles are affecting all aspects of their lives, with concerns like how does she define power and success. With more men forced to stay home due to unemployment, women are now driving the economy. It’s a transformational moment, with working women now the norm. For the first time, … Continue reading

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Are you a Sandwiched Boomer Mom whose husband or son is a stay at home Dad? There has been considerable growth in this phenomenon over the past few years. It seems that this generation of parents welcomes more flexibility in gender roles. Statistics show that over 17% of preschool children with employed Moms are cared for by their Dads. More than 1/4 of working women earn an income greater than their husbands. Often families today feel that one parent should stay home with the children – and men are responding … Continue reading

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