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Sex differences in economic well-being.

V R Fuchs

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |April 25, 1986
    PubMed
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    Despite economic shifts and legislation, women's economic well-being relative to men stagnated between 1959-1983. Increased financial responsibilities and reduced leisure time offset income gains, impacting women's overall economic status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Economics
    • Sociology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • The period 1959-1983 saw significant economic restructuring and the implementation of antidiscrimination laws.
    • Previous research indicated potential improvements in women's economic standing due to these societal changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the comparative economic well-being of women versus men from 1959 to 1983.
    • To analyze factors influencing women's economic status, including income, leisure, and financial responsibilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of economic indicators between men and women over a 24-year period.
    • Examination of income ratios, leisure time distribution, marital status trends, and child-rearing financial burdens.

    Main Results:

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    • The ratio of women's to men's money income nearly doubled.
    • Women experienced a decrease in leisure time, while men's leisure time increased.
    • An increasing proportion of unmarried adults led to greater financial dependence on women's incomes.
    • Women's share of financial responsibility for children rose significantly.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite nominal income gains, women's overall economic well-being relative to men did not improve between 1959 and 1983.
    • Factors such as reduced leisure, increased financial burdens, and changing household structures negated income improvements.
    • The net effect on women's access to goods, services, and leisure ranged from a 15% decrease to a 4% increase, contingent on household income-sharing assumptions.