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dual-earner couples  

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  • Dual-earner couples can be defined as those in which both partners are employed for pay while simultaneously maintaining a family life together. A significant subset of dual-earner couples are designated as dual career, defined as those in which both heads of households pursue high status occupations characterized by lifelong commitment and an opportunity structure that allows the expectation of advancement. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Dual-Earner Couples]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/dual-earner_couples

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