Simple statistics, such as the female employment rate, were mismeasured because when surveyed, women might respond " I'm a housewife" , notes Ms Goldin, even if they managed the family business.

戈尔丁指出，女性就业率等简单统计数据并不准确，因为在接受调查时，即使女性在管理着家里的生意，她们也可能会回答“我是个家庭主妇”。