why do married men work more?

They do. They work 7% more than single men, but how does that impact their marriages? In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss how capitalism screws, well, all of us. All genders, in every sphere.

Topics We Cover:

• Married men working more, and why the answer is almost always their wives
• Overwork as a tool of oppression—not ambition
• The second shift, the leisure entitlement gap, and who really gets to rest
• What Denmark is doing better (spoiler: it’s everything)
• The disillusionment of “equal partnerships” in a broken system
• The lie of corporate loyalty and the emotional fallout of trying to do it all

Referenced Research & Sources:

• Richmond Federal Reserve study on married men’s work hours
• Gender Equity Institute article on overwork and gender gaps
• OECD stats on Danish work-life balance
• We Grow the World Together
• Discussions of When We Care, Soul, and Rage Against the Machine (yes, really)

Upcoming:

• Join us Thursday the 27th for Time to Read! We’re discussing We Grow the World Together—no reading required to attend, just vibes and snacks. 🖤 Register here

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. Just two tired women with microphones and degrees yelling into the void (lovingly).

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