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The term "21st century housewife" is not an official term, but many women give themselves this moniker. Some consider the idea of a 21st century housewife as a return to the classical idea of a "homemaker".
Identification
A 21st century housewife is the nickname given to a woman who chooses to live the more traditional life of raising a family, despite having a college education and even high paying job prospects, reports Times Online.
Function
Labeling yourself a 21st century housewife means breaking the label of seeing yourself as "unskilled," reports April Harris of 21stCenturyHousewife.com. It actually takes many skills to run a house, especially time management.
Benefits
The benefits of becoming a 21st century housewife depend on your goals in life, but Times Online reports that many women enjoy staying home with children and avoiding the fast-paced corporate culture.
Expert Insight
Danielle Crittenden, author of "Amanda Bright @ Home" is considered one of the leading proponents of the 21st century housewife movement.
Considerations
Becoming a 21st century housewife does not mean taking sides in some great debate, but being proud of the choices that you make in life, whether you stay home or work outside of it, according to April Harris.
Source:
Times Online; 21st century housewives: at home and proud of it.
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