
A homemaker is a person whose prime occupation is to care for their family and home. The term homemaker is used in preference to either ''housewife'' or ''househusband'' because it is inclusive, defines the role in terms of activities, rather than relation to another, and is independent of marital status. The terms stay-at-home mother and stay-at-home father are also used. Traditionally this role has been filled predominantly by women. It is still the case today that in some societies many men and women alike view that a homemaker is the natural and most fulfilling gender role. Reasons for choosing the occupation of a housewife vary, but many women choose it largely because of financial benefits and their view of families. In many countries, including the United States and Japan, housewives can further claim certain taxation deductions. Feminists have criticized this tax policy of giving unfair financial incentive for young women to choose a housewife or a part-time job over full time job. ==Feminist critique== Many feminists, beginning with Betty Friedan, have criticised the marginalisation of women as housewives. Feminists generally suggest that homemaking should be an appropriate role for a parent of either sex. Also, they maintain that housewives can become socially isolated by being tied to their home. Some feminists also point out that the monetary contribution of housewives work to society is ignored in standard formulations of economic output, such as GDP or employment figures. In the US, housewives work many hours a week without it being recorded, while depending on their partner's employment to provide health insurance and money. ==Cultural Norms== Despite many Westerners' criticism of women staying in the home, many cultures still view that it is vital that women stay at home. Many people argue that children are best raised by a mother in the home, and that many families fail when women seek to work outside the home. Many argue that couples who have jobs will seldom see each other and it is the women's role to make sure the house is clean. ==Economics== Homemakers are usually financially dependent on members of the household who are employed; however, people working full-time (particularly under "at-will employment" arrangements) are also financially dependent. In many employment situations, women still face discrimination in salary and employment conditions; the relationship between these facts and women's homemaking rôle are complex. ==Formal education== A range of educational and practical experiences can prepare someone for an occupation at home. In high school, they may for instance study cooking, nutrition, home economics, family and consumer science or food and cooking hygiene. However, many of these skills are acquired by experience and observation of domestic routines during childhood. ==Male role in homemaking== Stay-at-home dads are seen in increasing numbers in Western culture, since the late 20th century. In East Asian nations like Japan and South Korea this is less common, and the traditional view of women is still dominant. The belief that homemaking is "women's work" remains pervasive (see gender role), and the large majority of homemakers remains female. Personal care and service occupations
Should mention argument that "the husband being the only financial supporter makes the wife economically dependent on him" ignores, which is that the wife who has a job is financially dependent (usually) on her boss (unless she is the boss, which is highly unusual). --User:Daniel C. Boyer 19:32, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) :I think the sentence is meant to because of this dependency, the wife usually has less liberty about matters like divorce or husband's affiar outside marriage. -- User:TakuyaMurata 19:40, Mar 3, 2004 (UTC) ::This should be fleshed out then. Because the meaning it gives or appears to give is very different. The dependence on the boss should be acknowleged, or at least the POV that that exists should be acknowledged. --User:Daniel C. Boyer 19:47, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) Please do not update until the VfD deletion and move is complete - to preserve history from Housewife - User:Texture 19:58, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) :Move complete. I have readded Daniel and Taku's edits (I hope I did) from before the move. Daniel and Taku, please check to be sure I didn't miss anything. User:Jwrosenzweig 20:01, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) This word is not used in British English. Could we make some mention of where it is used? User:Pcb21 User_talk:Pcb21 10:19, 4 Mar 2004 (UTC) : Can we move some of the pieces on dependence / finance to another page or another section, and try to make this page a little more gender neutral? It sounds like a 1950s manual for young women! User:Mark Richards 08:04, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) ::Done my best to clean this up, encorporating the bits that you put back in. User:Mark Richards 08:19, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) ---- Should discuss movement to have women paid for housework. --User:Daniel C. Boyer 15:39, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) :Agreed, but it's not women, its people, who the movement wants to have paid for housework. User:Mark Richards 22:56, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC)
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A homemaker is a person whose prime occupation is to care for their family and home. The term homemaker is used in preference to either ''housewife'' or ''househusband'' because it is inclusive, defines the role in terms of activities, rather than relation to another, and is independent of marital status. The terms stay-at-home mother and stay-at-home father are also used. Traditionally this role has been filled predominantly by women. It is still the case today that in some societies many men and women alike view that a homemaker is the natural and most fulfilling gender role. Reasons for choosing the occupation of a housewife vary, but many women choose it largely because of financial benefits and their view of families. In many countries, including the United States and Japan, housewives can further claim certain taxation deductions. Feminists have criticized this tax policy of giving unfair financial incentive for young women to choose a housewife or a part-time job over full time job. ==Feminist critique== Many feminists, beginning with Betty Friedan, have criticised the marginalisation of women as housewives. Feminists generally suggest that homemaking should be an appropriate role for a parent of either sex. Also, they maintain that housewives can become socially isolated by being tied to their home. Some feminists also point out that the monetary contribution of housewives work to society is ignored in standard formulations of economic output, such as GDP or employment figures. In the US, housewives work many hours a week without it being recorded, while depending on their partner's employment to provide health insurance and money. ==Cultural Norms== Despite many Westerners' criticism of women staying in the home, many cultures still view that it is vital that women stay at home. Many people argue that children are best raised by a mother in the home, and that many families fail when women seek to work outside the home. Many argue that couples who have jobs will seldom see each other and it is the women's role to make sure the house is clean. ==Economics== Homemakers are usually financially dependent on members of the household who are employed; however, people working full-time (particularly under "at-will employment" arrangements) are also financially dependent. In many employment situations, women still face discrimination in salary and employment conditions; the relationship between these facts and women's homemaking rôle are complex. ==Formal education== A range of educational and practical experiences can prepare someone for an occupation at home. In high school, they may for instance study cooking, nutrition, home economics, family and consumer science or food and cooking hygiene. However, many of these skills are acquired by experience and observation of domestic routines during childhood. ==Male role in homemaking== Stay-at-home dads are seen in increasing numbers in Western culture, since the late 20th century. In East Asian nations like Japan and South Korea this is less common, and the traditional view of women is still dominant. The belief that homemaking is "women's work" remains pervasive (see gender role), and the large majority of homemakers remains female. Personal care and service occupations
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Should mention argument that "the husband being the only financial supporter makes the wife economically dependent on him" ignores, which is that the wife who has a job is financially dependent (usually) on her boss (unless she is the boss, which is highly unusual). --User:Daniel C. Boyer 19:32, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) :I think the sentence is meant to because of this dependency, the wife usually has less liberty about matters like divorce or husband's affiar outside marriage. -- User:TakuyaMurata 19:40, Mar 3, 2004 (UTC) ::This should be fleshed out then. Because the meaning it gives or appears to give is very different. The dependence on the boss should be acknowleged, or at least the POV that that exists should be acknowledged. --User:Daniel C. Boyer 19:47, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) Please do not update until the VfD deletion and move is complete - to preserve history from Housewife - User:Texture 19:58, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) :Move complete. I have readded Daniel and Taku's edits (I hope I did) from before the move. Daniel and Taku, please check to be sure I didn't miss anything. User:Jwrosenzweig 20:01, 3 Mar 2004 (UTC) This word is not used in British English. Could we make some mention of where it is used? User:Pcb21 User_talk:Pcb21 10:19, 4 Mar 2004 (UTC) : Can we move some of the pieces on dependence / finance to another page or another section, and try to make this page a little more gender neutral? It sounds like a 1950s manual for young women! User:Mark Richards 08:04, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) ::Done my best to clean this up, encorporating the bits that you put back in. User:Mark Richards 08:19, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) ---- Should discuss movement to have women paid for housework. --User:Daniel C. Boyer 15:39, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC) :Agreed, but it's not women, its people, who the movement wants to have paid for housework. User:Mark Richards 22:56, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC)
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