Roles, power and control in the family: Women earn less. Men earn around 15% more than women.
Many households men still main earners which gives them most financial power.

Question

Women earn less. Men earn around 15% more than women. 
Many households men still main earners which gives them most financial power.

Claire Wells · Accepted Answer

Pahl argued that there is growing individualisation in couple’s finances. Why might this lead to less financial equality?

Women earn less. Men earn around 15% more than women. Many households men still main earners which gives them most financial power.