Breadwinners

Huge social changes occurring in real time are leading us to rethink
traditional roles in our homes, workplaces and in society. So why do
women who outearn their male partners still tend to do more housework
and childcare? Why are unemployed men generally happier if their female
partners are also unemployed? Why is unpaid labour still seen as a less
important contribution than paid work within family units?

In Breadwinners,
award-winning science journalist Melissa Hogenboom interviews dozens of
female breadwinners, stay-at-home dads and same-sex couples, comparing
their stories to the latest research to demonstrate the consequences of
changing dynamics. She reveals how pursuing and maintaining power is a
key part of every human interaction, affecting every area of our lives. Breadwinners shows
how, the closer we look, the easier it is to see the influence of power
structures all around us. Ultimately, it gives readers the tools to
address imbalances and improve our relationships at home and at work.

If
we can share power more equally, we can improve not only our own
wellbeing but also recognise how to dismantle social structures that are
seemingly set in stone.