There are several reasons for this. One is that more women have joined the workforce in the last ten years, and have independent incomes.

这有几个方面的原因，一是过去10年有越来越多的女性进入劳动力队伍，并有了独立的收入。

She had an independent income from safe investments of about a hundred dollars a year; her children were growing in years and grace; and she was a pleased and happy woman.

她每年从安全投资中获得大约一百美元的独立收入；她的孩子们年纪大了， 风度翩翩；她是一个快乐幸福的女人。