This isn't about wanting to work; many women are already working full-time but are still expected to complete the household duties. I'm with you that modern work culture is damaging in many ways, but your ideas of progress can only go so far if you're disregarding how women are disproportionately burdened. And in any case, the role of a stay-at-home partner and especially parent is also time-consuming work without any "flexible schedules."