Married women workers
Sir,—The Prime Minister has again fallen into the trap of labelling by stereotype. Women do not lose their individuality or need for a separate identity upon marrying. There is little evidence suggesting that women are naturally better parents and homemakers than men. Some men enjoy these activities more than many women. Neither group should be forced into an unwanted role simply because of their sex. No-one denies the present shortage of jobs, and two-income families may seem unfair when considering only the economic function of employment. It does not follow that women should automatically bear the brunt of unemployment. Instead of suggesting that married women automatically leave the workforce, we . should ensure that it is socially acceptable for men to do so if they wish. It would also be desirable for job-sharing to be more widely accepted so both
roles can be shared by both partners. — Yours, etc., ASHLEY JUNE CAMPBELL, PHILIPPA CAMPBELL. December 8, 1983.
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