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Planning for Equal Partnership

Planning for Equal Partnership

How do you create and maintain a 50/50 partnership?

By Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober, co-authors of Getting to 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All

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Watch this video to learn what to look for in a partner, practical tips for effective communication, and easy tactics to avoid the old “dirty-dishes-in-the-sink” argument after a long day at work. Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober host a casual and informative discussion with members of the Stanford community, addressing tips for creating and nurturing equal partnership. This is the first video in a three-part series titled “Work & Family: Getting to 50/50” from Stanford’s Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Let’s start the conversation!