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The Wife Drought
Written by Annabel Crabb
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‘I need a wife.' It's a common joke among women juggling work and family, but it's no joke. Having a spouse who takes care of things at home is a Godsend on the domestic front and an asset on the work front, and is an advantage enjoyed by vastly more men than women. Full of candid and funny stories from politics and the media, The Wife Drought shares intriguing research about the attitudes pulsing beneath the surface of egalitarian Australia.
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Annabel Crabb
Annabel Crabb is the ABC's chief online political writer and one of Australia's most popular media commentators. A Fairfax columnist, she presents Kitchen Cabinet on ABC TV. Her books include Rise of the Ruddbot, The Wife Drought and Special Delivery.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent narrative - cultural norms preventing equality at work and at home
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