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Originally Posted by Morrigoon
Just read an article about how restaurants are losing business in part because fewer women are working. And somehow the fact that for the first time since the late 40's, the percentage of women in the workforce had dropped slightly isn't treated as huge news.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...Bennigans.aspx
I think it definitely says something about our culture, that we women have come to the conclusion that a 2-income household isn't all it's cracked up to be. |
Either that or they're tired of working just to pay for childcare and the expenses they accrue while working.
I'm taking a gender and work class. It's very interesting to be studying this as it's changing again.
I've also noticed a significant drop in the crowds at restaurants during lunch time. More and more people are bringing their lunches. I even notice this at work as the freezer is stuffed full with frozen meals.