That’s what I assumed but thought to be a little silly. Sure people-hours instead of man-hours and spouses instead of wives but neither of those are bad enough to make a comparison with how imbalanced things were in the 60s.
I don’t believe the original article was really a call out to the wife’s duty. Replace it with spouse and it seems reasonable enough. Too many unknowns to do a double take.
The author is also speaking from personal experience. It is totally possible that (for example) all of his experience has involved him working with other men and in all instances it was in fact, wives, who did the suitcase bringing.
I understand wanting to be inclusive but I think its a bit incorrect to police someone's memories.
I don’t believe the original article was really a call out to the wife’s duty. Replace it with spouse and it seems reasonable enough. Too many unknowns to do a double take.