gender norms

Both my husband and I work. I'm in a more professional setting with higher education/skillset requirements and higher pay as a result. He has a good job but it's in manufacturing and doesn't require much in terms of education or experience. Most of our friends still assume he's the breadwinner and assume I work in an entry level position with lower income. They seem genuinely surprised when I explain what I do and why it makes more sense for me to focus on my career.

But also my mom. I love her but wow. She was raised in a very old school environment where gender roles were a big thing. Even when she worked, all the housework and childcare was her responsibility. She never got a break. You'd think she recognizes the issue with that but nope. She was shocked to find out that my husband does his own laundry, that he takes the kids on play dates so I can have time to myself, that he'll also take time off work to be with sick kids, take them to appointments, etc. We really do share all responsibilities (sometimes 50/50, sometimes 20/80) and it she thinks it's the craziest thing in the world lol

/r/BreadwinningWomen Thread