How motherhood hurts careers
By fabi
The article discusses a study on the “motherhood penalty,” highlighting its impact on women’s employment in 134 countries. It shows that motherhood significantly reduces women’s likelihood of employment, with 24% leaving the workforce in the first year after childbirth, and 15% remaining out after ten years. The penalty varies globally, with cultural norms and economic factors influencing women’s decisions to return to work. Policy reforms in childcare and parental leave are suggested as ways to support mothers re-entering the workforce.
The Economist (2024). “How motherhood hurts careers”. The Economist, Jan 30th, 2024.
