| Households with Children Where Women Provide the Main Source of Income | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11 |
| 2011 | 40 |
Percent of Households With Women Earning the Main Source of Income
Sources:
pewsocialtrends.org

| Households with Children Where Women Provide the Main Source of Income | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11 |
| 2011 | 40 |
Possibly due to the recent economic recession, "breadwinner moms" have increased significantly since 1960. In these households with children, women are now the main source of income and also a source of controversy.