[quote=davelj]
I could be crude and say that these women failed as gold diggers and this was the best situation they could come up with. But I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’ll just note that you’re making the same logical fallacy you’ve been making all along in this discussion: The Fallacy of the Exception. You’re taking exceptional situations that you’re aware of and trying to disprove the generalization which remains true. I know a few couples where the woman is the primary breadwinner, too. But, “According to the Census Bureau, 24% of women earned more than their husbands in 2008.” That’s up from 16% twenty years ago. But… that stat only applies to households where both the husband and wife are working. So, when the number of husbands and wives that work is equal AND 50% of women earn more than their husbands, then we can talk about what the generalization should be.[/quote]
Wow. Failed as gold-diggers. First of all, gold-diggers pay a hefty price to be supported. Read my past post in thread about being owned, chattel and giving up freedom and liberties, not to mention can be kicked to the curb and replaced w/a newer model at the whim of the person in control. That’s almost modern day slavery. I wouldn’t call that a successful choice. That’s a choice that’s made when one is unable to care for themselves and resorts to their body/looks, while they can still use it.
Only a small-minded person could make a statement or even think a thought like that. When is it a woman who succeeds in supporting themselves a bad thing?
Compared to our parents’ and grandparents’ generation, women have made strides and play a good part in contributing to the family income, all the while, still taking care of children and husband. I personally wouldn’t voluntarily sign up for a deal like that, but power to those women who have the courage and fortitude to take it on. More power to those few who choose to do it solo. It will become more common as more men elect not to form families.
Touting the percentage is low may be because there are still men w/the desire to have families. I guess they’re all not out looking to have less responsibility. Some men are still in favor of having children.
