C. Mackey argued that “the father/mother split of parental responsibility is greatly tied to physicality--men, biologically, were capable of work that required brute strength…which left women as caretakers of the children” (p. 4). Obviously, todays job market has evolved to the point that brute strength is no longer a requirement for many jobs and women do these jobs as well as men. With the passing of 50 + years, women have entered the workforce to supplement the family income (and themselves) and some hold quite significant positions that earn them a handsome annual
C. Mackey argued that “the father/mother split of parental responsibility is greatly tied to physicality--men, biologically, were capable of work that required brute strength…which left women as caretakers of the children” (p. 4). Obviously, todays job market has evolved to the point that brute strength is no longer a requirement for many jobs and women do these jobs as well as men. With the passing of 50 + years, women have entered the workforce to supplement the family income (and themselves) and some hold quite significant positions that earn them a handsome annual