Let’s face it. Women, especially Black women, are at the top of our game right now.
And as our numbers increase in the boardroom, as entrepreneurs, and even in the classroom, another role for women that seems to be a growing trend is the rise of female breadwinners. A study from the Pew Research Center reported that over 40% of all households with children under the age of 18 were led by a woman as the sole or primary breadwinner.
It’s no surprise either. Black women have received a record number of Bachelors and Masters degrees over the past two decades and we are the largest group participating in the workforce. And while we are making more than ever, and leading households, another dynamic of the black family continues to change: the relationship that black women have with our partners. Done are the days where the man “brings home the bacon” and leads the household, because he is the dominating breadwinner.
We spoke with a few women who earn more than their spouse (or partner) about how it works for their relationship dynamic, and tips for success for other women who might be in this situation. Though it’s not easy, these women are thriving, working it out, and above all, putting their love first.
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