Homemaker

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.

Male role in homemaking

Househusbands or 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.

Related Topics:
20th century - Japan - South Korea - Gender role

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There are several reasons why there has been an increase in Househusbands over the past few years.

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1.Women are progressing into higher paying jobs. There are now financial ramifications on which parent is to become the Stay-at-home parent. In many cases, the woman is now the higher paid breadwinner, so it makes more sense for her to continue to work while the male stays home.

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2.The idea of "woman's work" is slowly fading in the United States. More men are playing an active role in housework and child-rearing, so it has made things easier for a man to play a nuturing role.

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In many cases, the role of the househusband has evolved to something very different to that of the housewife. In the case of the househusband, once the wife comes home from work, she often assumes a nuturing and caregiving role with the children.

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However, despite the gains of the acceptance of the househusband, there are still many men who are trying to find acceptance in this role.

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