Have you ever questioned whether divorce rates in Wilmette see an increase when the primary earner in the marriage is a woman? This might seem like a strange thing to mull over, but an article in the Harvard Business Review notes that “women’s high-status careers affect marital stability.” This is not an innate matter, rather an effect of socialization. However, regardless of the reason, women in heterosexual marriages who have high-paying careers are shown to be more likely to get divorced.
If you have ever heard of the “Oscar Curse,” it refers to the fact that women who have been awarded Best Actress at the Academy Awards or nominated for the same award are shown to be more likely to file for divorce than the Best Actors winners.
The article mentioned earlier suggests what the reason for this might be. Many people believe that with women holding more management and professional positions and outnumbering men in some roles like accountants, health service managers, and financial managers – this means women are equal. However, the sheer disparity in divorce rates for primary earners who are women shows that there may be something to the idea that unequal gender roles continue to be treated as the norm.
Reading the article, we find that women have become the higher earners in some households in the United States. Women were the primary wage earners in 1987 in 18% of marriages, but by 2014, this number had risen to almost 30%. The study goes on to explain that societal norms suggest the husband in a heterosexual marriage is expected to hold a higher job status than the wife. When this is not the case, there can be adverse consequences that follow.
One of the consequences that is related in this study is that women who are the primary wage earner in their home may become the focus of the aggression of their husband at home, which can lead to a higher rate of divorce. However, there is more research needed before this can be determined as valid. What is known is that the results of this study show women who have higher-status jobs also are more likely to end up divorced.
If you are looking for advice from a Wilmette divorce lawyer for women, M. Scott Gordon & Associates would be happy to discuss your case. You can find out more on the company website or by calling 312-360-0250.
