Spousal interdependence, female power, and divorce: A cross-cultural examination

Journal of Comparative Family Studies • Vol/Iss. 26 • Published In • Pages: 217-232 •
By Hendrix, Lewellyn, Pearson, Jr., Willie

Abstract

This study focuses on the relationship between women's power/status and divorce. Tests of gender variables with measures of divorce highlights the importance of sexual equality in divorce frequency as well as the effect of division of labor on divorce.

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