why are home makers known as house wives?
403417
a homemaker, or "housewife" as you probably know, is a woman who stays home, taking care of the kids, cleaning, cooking, that sort of thing. The term "housewife" is used because the wife stays in the house, and maintans it.
91196
A cottage industry is a fluffy name for manufacturing something in a home environment for economic gain.  For example, this is typically how crafts are made -- things are made by people in the home and can eventually grow into needing a dedicated factory for manufacturing.\n\nIt's a nice name for 'made at home'
366924
because all they do is sit at home. alot of them dont work they just complain wile the spouse is at work making the money
1088189
its not wrong to be a stay-at-home housewife with domestic helpers if you can afford it and still be comfortable. i used to clean houses for a living and i had 1 that was that way, she had me come in on fridays to do the heavy cleaning, bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sweeping. she would wash the dishes and do her own laundry. i just did the every week cleaning.
308842
They dont always nag their husbands.  If your wife is nagging you your obviously not doing something right.
82366
I don't see why they would. Some guys still have issues about being the breadwinner but a modern woman with her own home wouldn't want one of them anyway. I think that to most guys it will be a positive. It's a sign of stability and maturity. To the rest is will be a non-issue for a while at least.
452408
i think it stems from our history of nurturing......we took care of everything while the men were out "hunting".  it is in our nature to take care of everything and as tired as it might make us we do feel fullfilled when everyone is taken care of.  i think we are more tired now because most of us have to hold down jobs AND take care of the home/kids.  more respect needs to be put on the womans role in society as "taking care of a home"
407234
because its a big money maker // its for lazy people that dont want to get of the house to find someone special.going out is to much work so they rather stay home and meet people the lazy way.
930661
First of all, let me just say that all women do not complain about the life they chose or ask to get paid for being a housewife/stay at home mom. \n\nI don't agree with you that it is an easy job but you are right,it is just part of life. You are also right that it is not a new thing to give birth to a child.  It is, indeed, a normal thing.  \n\nJust remember when you go to get married that you are the one who is here pointing out that housework is just a necessary part of life and that birthing children is normal for women and it's not a new thing .... because you're wife may just be pointing out that earning a living is just a necessary part of life and providing for a family; making sure they have enough to eat, keeping them safe and providing shelter is not a new thing, it's what men were built for and they have been doing it for ages ....
726616
Yes...that's Where all the blessings lie!\nHowever, I always give my input, but let's face it, sometimes, SOMEONE has to make the final decision, and God says it up to the HUSBAND to be the head of the house, and wives are to submit....it's a wonderful, peaceful life!
69475
we love home because we assosiate it with our selves and we consider it our safe haven where we are almost out of harms way and we have full power. unlike at some one eslses house where you cant do anything and have little or no authority. thats why home is what it is home.
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Hahaha, is your husband asking your for a cost benefit analysis for a proposed salary? I think housewives should not be paid salaries but should instead be given an allowance for personal needs separately from the household budget.  It pretty much works the same way as a salary but denoting it as such is just not right.  A wife does the things she does out of love and because she wants to support her husband.
1001595
Because we are so materialistic. And we love to show off. The thing that bugs me is the way all the new houses that people build are just boxes. They have no character because people pick the cheapest but biggest design. It's sad really.
585779
Because working on your house is much more relaxing. I am in the same boat as you. I have a physical job, and you would think that on the weekends I would want to just loaf around, nope! I think that when you are doing anything for your home, it is more enjoyable to you, because you are doing it for yourself! Speaking of work, I have to drink my coffee and go, ughhhhh!! Have a nice day, and try not to work too hard!
303582
i agree that the man is the head of the house and women sumit themselves to them. I am a baptist and i beleive everything in the bible and the bible tells you that. i beleive that if more woman did what we beleive then the world would be a better place and men would not be out cheating because they would be satisfied at home
373219
Same reason why there isn't a good nice, smokin woman that knows how to cook and clean.  Sorry just a galatic fact.
1098185
A TON of stay at home moms/wives either do house chores as jobs... or they tinker around with ebay. Many also become medical transcriptionists... people who spend a few hours per day typing a lot of stuff... medical-related. It pays kinda ok. :-)