I know several women who were/are homemakers and never had a career. But the husband has to make a piss load of money because most families need two incomes to live decently.
I like having my own career, my own money, and call my own shots. Being financially dependent on some guy has never sounded like a good idea to me, especially now when our society is breaking down so dramatically and we are so confused that even hard science is up for debate. Best to be able to take care of yourself.
I'm not saying any woman should put herself in a position of not being able to take care of herself should the need arise. Hell, even back in the day women who were dumped by their husbands were able to make a living to support themselves, and children if need be. Women were educated and degreed, but still chose to marry and raise families. I think the difference is that now we don't have extended family that will watch grandkids, nieces/nephews, while mom works. Granted, there have been, and always will be women who cannot take care of themselves, with or without a man. Then there are women that are survivors, and will make it, not matter what's thrown at them.
The other thing is that people seem to think that second income is needed. That's not always the case. If I had chosen not to go back to work, we would have been just fine on a single income. Granted, not all families can live on a single income, but most people just want more, more, more. I want the boat, or remodel the kitchen, or drop a pool in the back yard, or get a new care every year. Most second incomes are for the extras, not the necessities.
