For married couples of opposite genders, the downturn's inordinate impact on men has resulted in an increasing number of wives becoming the primary breadwinner or returning to the labor market. Surprisingly, many men don't mind at all. Continue reading People@Work: Recession Swells the Ranks of Breadwinner Wives People@Work: Recession Swells the Ranks of Breadwinner Wives originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:00:00. Filed Under: Columns , Economy , Careers Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments