How to Address the “Motherhood Penalty”
In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Jessica Grose explores the responses to a Times survey of nearly 2,000 mothers discussing their journey with parenthood. The resounding theme was the “motherhood penalty,” where women receive decreased earnings and job prospects after becoming parents. Conversely, men receive a “fatherhood premium” where they earn more … How to Address the “Motherhood Penalty”