Abstract
The authors explore common perceptions of working mothers in the United States as, in the last three decades, the roles carried out by mothers have shifted to reflect more mothers entering the workforce. The chapter addresses such questions as: what do we know about the perceptions that members of society hold for stay-at-home and working mothers; do these perceptions differ from the reality that stay-at-home and working mothers experience; do mothers' expectations, real experiences, and life choices lead to prejudice and/or discrimination against them because of their motherhood status; and are there patterns to the life choices that mothers make? In addition to addressing these questions, current literature is reviewed on (1) perceptions and stereotypes of working and stay-at-home mothers, (2) the real-life experiences of working and stay-at-home mothers, and (3) various models women choose when navigating the paths of career and family. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Race and ethnicity in psychology. The psychology of prejudice and discrimination: Bias based on gender and sexual orientation |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Disciplines
- Psychology