Women are more likely to give up their high flying jobs or take on less demanding roles if their husbands work long hours, according to the research.
This is because they are still expected to do the majority of household chores and look after the children on top of their working day. Meanwhile their husbands put their feet up - even if they have worked the same number of hours, the study suggests.
As a result male spouses are more likely to become the main breadwinner because of the greater domestic demands placed upon women who prioritise their husband's work by staying at home.
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