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September 19, 2017

Americans see men as the financial providers, even as women’s contributions grow

Having well-educated spouse or partner matters most to college graduates

Having well-educated spouse or partner matters most to college graduates

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Americans see men as the financial providers, even as women’s contributions grow
Americans say a man should be able to support a family financially but don’t say the same about women
For couples today, a growing share of women are providers, but public looks to men for family financial support
Having well-educated spouse or partner matters most to college graduates
Views on importance of being a provider differ along key demographic lines
Within couples, women’s earnings have increased steadily over the decades relative to their husbands’