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The Rise of Remote Husbands and Gender Norms in Work Specialization

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This chapter explores the trend of remote husbands, where couples base their living location on the woman's work opportunities due to the husband's ability to work remotely. It discusses how gender norms in work specialization influence this trend, with men often in computer science and engineering roles while women dominate teaching and nursing. The conversation also touches on the shifting dynamics in professions like law and medicine, highlighting disparities in remote work options and potential benefits for women's career advancement.

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