Married women don’t want to work - study

Researchers have debated whether a more stimulating environment may build up a person's 'cognitive reserve'.

Researchers have debated whether a more stimulating environment may build up a person's 'cognitive reserve'.

Published Apr 16, 2014

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London - Married women are more reluctant to go out to work than the single or divorced, a study has found.

The research showed that the hours worked by married women have been steadily dropping for nearly 25 years, despite an increase in the range of jobs and the levels of pay on offer to women.

And recent UK government estimates show that more than a third of working mothers would like to quit their jobs, while six out of ten would cut their hours if they could afford to. But ministers are anxious to persuade more mothers into work and are increasing childcare subsidies to try to encourage them.

Lead researcher Kerry Papps, from the University of Bath, said: “If current trends persist, ever-larger wage gains may be needed to encourage more married women to enter the workforce.” - Daily Mail

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