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Originally Posted by Baz
IMHO....traditionally, the biggest disadvantage women have had is not being the bread winners in the family.
Not being the one who "brings home the bacon" many times results in feelings of low self-esteem....which in turn lead to certain personality quirks.
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Bringing home the bacon originated as a reference to lower-income workers as bacon (pork bellies) was cheaper and less desirable than other cuts of meat on a hog. I know huh. Go figure.
In contrast, living high on the hog meant the opposite as shoulder or back cuts were more expensive indicating more wealth or income.
So bringing home the bacon would be a better term for women and living high on the hog would be better for men.
Now where were we?
