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Should a Woman Work Outside the Home?

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Michael Foster
Jul 26, 2025
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This question gets asked all the time, but usually it’s framed the wrong way. So let’s rework it. The real issue isn’t whether a woman can work outside the home. The issue is whether her work stays tethered to the home. And for that matter, men need that tether too. The difference is just the length.

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