Tag Archives | maternal employment

Guest Post : Mothers Out of Options, Not “Opting Out”

By on September 23, 2013 in economic security, Economy and Mothers, Family Friendly Policies, gender discrimination

I came across this fabulous opinion piece by Sarah Kendzior, a St. Louis-based writer on the Al Jazeera site. She graciously allowed me to repost it here in full - it is THAT good. You can see it at its original home right here. Thanks, Sarah! “The choice that is not really a choice” is one [...]

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Men, Divorce, and Happiness

By on May 24, 2012 in Uncategorized

Some bits of news to slip in before the long holiday weekend , when you’ll surrender to the seductive aroma of the grill and a tall glass of your favorite iced beverage with sunscreen at the ready. Ahhh. Social scientists have documented men moving into traditionally “pink collar” jobs like nursing and teaching. The pace [...]

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Mothers of the Century (21st)

By on November 21, 2011 in Family Friendly Policies, first time motherhood, Motherhood, Mothering, Working Mothers

Prepare to be impressed with yourselves, girls. The US Census Bureau just put out new numbers on maternity leave and employment which show we’ve spent the past 40 years investing wisely in ourselves. First time mothers are more likely to have at least an undergrad degree by the time they give birth, now at an average [...]

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