househusband
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Definition
Noun: A married man who manages the household and cares for the home and family as his primary occupation, while his spouse is the primary income earner.
Usage
The term is used to describe a man's role within a family structure, focusing on domestic responsibilities. It is the direct male counterpart to "housewife." - After his company downsized, Mark decided to become a househusband and take care of their newborn. - As a househusband, his daily tasks include cooking, cleaning, and managing the children's schedules.
Advanced Usage
- The role challenges traditional gender norms regarding domestic work and career.
- The term can be used in sociological discussions about family dynamics, gender roles, and the division of labor.
Variants and Related Words
- Stay-at-home dad (noun phrase): A more common and modern synonym that emphasizes fatherhood. It may or may not imply the spouse is the sole earner.
- He left his job to be a stay-at-home dad for a few years.
- Homemaker (noun): A gender-neutral term for a person who manages a household.
Synonyms
- Stay-at-home father
- Domestic husband
Related Phrases
- Primary caregiver: A phrase describing the main person responsible for caring for children or family members, which could apply to a househusband.
- In their family, he is the primary caregiver.
Noun
- a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income