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7 November 2017

3755 GB adults surveyed

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Imagine a family consisting of two parents and one or more young children. If one partner in this family had given up work to stay home and look after the children, while the other continued to work to support the family financially, which partner ‑ if any - would you personally consider to be making the biggest contribution to the family?

Conducted 7 November 2017

YouGov surveyed 3755 GB adults

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Imagine a family consisting of two parents and one or more young children. If one partner in this family had given up work to stay home and look after the children, while the other continued to work to support the family financially, which partner ‑ if any - would you personally consider to be making the biggest contribution to the family?

Conducted 7 November 2017

YouGov surveyed 3755 GB adults

By:
9%
4%
80%
7%

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