AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULTHOOD PHYSICAL COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In nearly 1/4 of all working couples, the husband earns more than the wife does.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -all this, if a woman is the breadwinner of the household, she and her husband are likelier to be unhappy, experience relationship strife or get divorced, according to the census data analysis. When women experience other kinds of career success, it can also jeopardize their relationships.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sessions court cited a Supreme Court ruling which said that even if the wife is earning, she is entitled for the determination of maintenance. “Therefore, the submission of arguments from the side of the husband that his wife is an earning woman and she is not entitled to maintenance goes out, ” the court said.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just because you earn more than your husband doesn’t mean his work isn’t important. Make sure you are never belittling the stress he has or the hard work he puts into his career.

Detailed explanation-4: -If it is the feeling of loss of control, perhaps he can take charge of investing and saving or maintaining the household budget. Both of you could also look for ways he can optimise his potential and secure a higher paying job, say, through upskilling or further studies, or with the help of a career counsellor.

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