Mormon women work. It's more the exception than the rule. But reality is reality in today's economy. My guess is that my area has about 20% that work.
That said, my wife doesn't work. And I am so grateful that she's willing to do that - so grateful! We have an 11-year-old and a 3-year-old. I can say, without trepidation, that they are the center of our lives. I hear people talk about staying at home as if it's some sort of slight, and - well, I guess I don't get it. I work because we have to pay bills. But my happiness comes from my family. I find almost no satisfaction in working, other than knowing that doing so provides financially for my family. I work from home, despite the fact that I could make significantly more working in an office. I do this, so I can be near my family. I don't know what I'll be doing for work in twenty years - I've always just been in business for myself, and I go where I know I can make money. What I do know is that I'll be my kids' dad. I would fight heaven and hell to make sure they have all that they need.
I guess I say that to just caution against generalities. I am active Mormon, and I am as far from being controlling as could possibly be. I love and respect my wife, and consider her my true partner. Our goals are almost always aligned, but we find common ground when they're not. And the thing is, most Mormon men I know are very similar. I know some crazies - at least, they seem like crazies. But most people are just quietly going about their business, trying to be good husbands, fathers, and citizens.