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/^t/The only field with men's under-representation is the home. Again, stereotyping tells men that they are breadwinners; their role is limited to supporting their families financially. Hence more conservative males are typically reluctant to participate in domestic tasks and rearing children. However the absence of a husband and father considerably weakens family ties and has a negative effect on psychological and social development of offsprings, boys especially. In order to eliminate this and introduce real partnership in the home, men should be encouraged to devote more time to housework and children. Legally, all fathers should be entitled to paternity leave. Limiting their average working week from 46 to 35 hours would also help. Men taking the burden of the double shift off women's shoulders would create opportunities for their female-partner to self-actualise in professional career. Besides, relieved from some of the hards and stresses at work men would live longer and more fulfilled lives with their families.