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When Economic Power Shifts: Emotional Consequences of Women as Primary Providers As shifting economic realities increasingly position women as primary earners within their households, traditional gender roles are being renegotiated in complex and often emotionally charged ways. While the rise of female breadwinners reflects progress toward gender equality in education and employment, it also exposes deeply embedded social norms about masculinity, caregiving, and provision. This article explores how women who assume the role of main or sole breadwinner frequently experience persistent feelings of guilt and shame, shaped by cultural expectations, upbringing, marital dynamics, and workplace pressures. Drawing on qualitative insights, it examines the personal and relational consequences of these emotions within marital and family units. Read More