Independence of Parenthood

Discrimination in the workforce can be seen through the salary gap between genders, as men earn more money than women in almost every occupation. This makes it hard for women to make a living by themselves, especially if they have kids. This pay gap could be making women feel reliant on a marriage to survive. Other societal stigmas make women feel obligated to have kids, and a husband. As we unravel the ideas mentioned in Chapter 10 of Rebecca Traister's All the Single Ladies, this page has been created to raise focus on the stigmas both men and women face regarding independence, as well as what both genders can do for support and change.