this concept seriously shifted my world view!!! TLDR: unequal outcomes after divorce reduce the negotiating power of women in traditional gender-role hetero marriages, because they know they will be worse off if they walk away from the “deal.” this video (& corresponding research) is very heterosexual, cisgender focused, but id be curious how this plays out in LGBTQ relationships with a primary earner. #womenempowerment #divorcedwomen #genderequality #genderequity #divisionoflabor #householdwork #breadwinners #feministcontent #smashthepatriarchy #powerofexit #negotiationtactics #marriagelife #powerdynamics #moneyandpower #capitalismproblems #ethicsofcare