Modern Workplaces Need to Change for Mothers: A Call for Action
Deccan ChronicleClose to 80 percent of mothers work outside the home, yet they are consistently paid less and passed over for job opportunities. Contemporary mothers are expected to practice “intensive mothering,” a parenting style that requires them to be intimately involved in the minutiae of their children's lives, like attending multiple after-school activities. American sociologist Alison Wynn coined the term "everwork" to refer to the “combination of overwork, face time, constant availability, and unpredictability” that have become the norm in professional workplaces. Mothers must also build strong support networks, especially in workplaces where positions of power are often occupied by those who aren’t mothers. Recognize the Physical Toll of Mothering and Normalize Maternal Bodies: Workplaces must break down taboos surrounding maternal bodies by creating dedicated spaces for breastfeeding and breast pumping, and running awareness campaigns to normalize these needs.
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