Previous studies have often depicted the desire of single women to marry within the context of gendered division of labor as problematic, advocating for shifts in attitudes toward embracing earning responsibilities. However, in recent years, a rising trend has been observed among single men and women, with a growing preference for women to continue working after marriage. Concurrently, the number of single men seeking partners with earning capacity is increasing.
Nevertheless, household responsibilities often remain unequally shared in dual-earner households, leaving women to shoulder the burden of paid employment and domestic duties. The pace of change toward gender-equitable division of labor tends to be slower for married men compared to married women. Hence, examining the attitudes toward household responsibility among single men envisioning dual-earner households is imperative. Previous studies on dual-earner households have highlighted the interrelationship between the sense of earning and household responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of capturing attitudes toward both aspects.
This study examines the relationship between the sense of earning and household responsibilities among single men aspiring for full-time dual-earner households. The analysis reveals that the survey participants generally expressed a desire to share earning responsibilities, driven by reluctance to bear the burden alone and a preference for egalitarian relationships. Conversely, they tended to anticipate that their future spouse would primarily assume household responsibilities. Thus, this study reveals one facet of the attitudes among single men who aim to share earning responsibilities but display reluctance toward sharing household responsibilities.
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