Books The Wife Drought  by Annabel Crabb (Author)

"The Wife Drought" by Annabel Crabb is a candid and insightful examination of the persistent gender imbalance in domestic labor and its impact on women's participation and progression in the workforce. Crabb explores the idea that many men continue to benefit from having a "wife"—someone who takes care of home, children, and unpaid labor—while most women do not have this advantage, which creates a significant barrier to gender equality.

The book draws on research, historical context, and Crabb’s personal experiences as a working mother balancing career and family life. It highlights how traditional gender roles and societal expectations still influence the division of labor at home, even in supposedly egalitarian societies like Australia. Crabb discusses how these dynamics affect not only women but men as well, who face pressures and limited flexibility in their roles.