Has the Legal System made Women Financially Illiterate?

Not too long ago, a major leader (a man over 60) in my well-known civic organization was encouraging members to make contributions to the foundation of said organization. As part of his pitch, he said something like, “Your wife probably spends more money on shoes than this gift.” The room erupted into laughter and no one batted an eye…except me. His comment furthers the stereotype that the…