  urlLink Armed with aprons, Italian 'househusbands' unite | csmonitor.com : "'The traditional image of the Italian mamma, devoted but powerful, is fading. And men can no longer play the figure of authority,' says psychiatrist Piero Rocchini. The Association of Househusbands says it has twice as many members as last year, many of whom combine their new role with conventional day jobs.
They have created their own range of branded accessories, including aprons and T-shirts. Some of Italy's traditional homemakers are skeptical at the newfound male enthusiasm for domestic duties. 'I guess it's good news if men are learning to do the things women have done for centuries,' says Roman housewife Filomena Buratti. 'But they are fooling themselves if they think this is a science. It's just hard work. '" 
