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IELTS Essay: In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses ...

Prompt

In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#gender roles#marriage equality#dual income#financial responsibility#family dynamics

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 discusses practical trade-offs fairly; Band 9 recognizes how context-dependent this is and critiques the underlying assumptions about what 'responsibility' means.

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Key concepts in this essay

Economic equality and partnership in marriage
Household labor and caregiving responsibilities
Individual choice vs prescriptive expectations

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Oversimplifying gender roles or making sweeping generalizations
Ignoring practical considerations like childcare, health issues, or individual circumstances
Failing to distinguish between 'can' and 'should'—obligation vs capability

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