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Women gained freedom, aka ability to earn income.



The freedom to work for a boss that sees her as just another disposable "human resource" instead of working for a family that sees her as it's essential heart.


I’ve seen plenty of families where the woman / daughter in law is seen as the essential maid rather than essential heart, whatever that means.


Speaking to my elderly relatives, a few of the women resented being told they were getting fired as soon as they were married “because [their] husband can do the earning now”.

I certainly would’ve resented it too.


The financial freedom to leave an abusive spouse or family, as well.


Modern no-fault divorce laws along with alimony and child support are a pretty comprehensive solution to this problem. And there's no way to legislate against emotional attachment if that's what's keeping a person in an abusive relationship. At that point it's up to his or her friends and family to provide support.


Women also lost freedom. They went from not having the choice to work to not having the choice to not work.




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