Behavioral Grooves Podcast Why the Gender Revolution Stopped | Corinne Low
Nov 17, 2025
Economist Corinne Low, author of *Having It All*, explores the stalled gender revolution. She discusses how, despite women thriving in the workforce, men's household roles remain largely unchanged since the 1970s. Corinne introduces the concept of 'having it almost' to describe the pressures women face. She advocates for better parental leave, equitable distribution of household tasks, and the need for structural changes to support family life. The conversation also highlights how cultural shifts and identity transformation are essential for progress.
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Half-Finished Gender Revolution
- The gender revolution stopped halfway: women entered the workforce but men didn't increase domestic labor accordingly.
- This imbalance is a core driver of modern family stress and the feeling of "having it almost."
Parenting Time Doubled
- Mothers now spend roughly twice as much time with children compared to a generation ago while men's household contributions barely changed.
- Combining career intensity with increased parenting time and static male domestic input creates an unsustainable workload for women.
Divorce Shaped Women's Labor Choices
- Women's workforce entry was driven partly by easier divorce, not solely changing gender norms.
- Educational and career choices tracked the rollout of unilateral divorce as women sought financial independence.
