Homes divided

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Article (peer-reviewed)

Publication Date

7-1-1989

Abstract

This paper reviews social inequalities between men and women, exploring how they are played out among intimates within the household. Evidence is presented that households do not constitute a unified economy. Examples are provided of the tensions that exist between partners over life course decisions, including the use of income. In diverse cultural settings, mothers typically contribute the whole of their earned income and devote other resources they control to meeting the household's basic needs. Knowledge of how women use their earnings provides another rationale beyond that of productivity and justice for giving special attention to women's livelihoods.

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DOI

10.1016/0305-750X(89)90162-9

Language

English

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