More and more women are now going out to work and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. What is the causes and effects on families and society?“Gender inequality is not a women’s issue, it is a human issue that affects us all,” said artist June Rutledge. Gender inequality is a prevalent problem since the beginning of time. From the pre-Islamic era through to the gap in earnings between women and men in early American history. This issue predominantly revolves around females who are not treated equally to males, as they are not permitted to work and join any social activities, and in some cases are prohibited from studying in institutions. However, today, more and more women are given the right to work, and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. Thus, women being the breadwinner of the family is a result of the higher cost of living and liberalization, and feminism which benefits families and society by increasing household income and gender equality. The most pertinent factor that contributes to women as the major earner in the family is the high cost of living.