088 - An Ode To Mothers Everywhere: Creating Equality for All Parents
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PC088 - An Ode To Mothers Everywhere: Creating Equality for All Parents
Being a mother is the most important job in the world. So why are moms given so little support, recognition, and respect? As a mom and a career woman, I’ve faced a double standard that men never even have to consider. I lost count of the number of people who questioned me about where my children were and who was taking care of them. Did my ex-husband ever face this kind of interrogation? Of course not. My experience isn’t unique, moms across the country are burning the candle at both ends, excelling at their jobs in the workplace and taking on the tasks of childrearing like packing lunches and getting the kids to school.
Today I discuss the unfair treatment that mothers receive compared to fathers regarding childcare responsibilities. I discuss the difficulties women faced before the Me Too movement when they felt they couldn't speak up about sexual harassment. I share my own experiences as a working mother and the harsh double standards I faced that my ex-husband never had to deal with. I point out that women often take on the responsibility of caring for children while still trying to maintain a career. I also encourage you to reflect on your behavior towards mothers, recognize the difficulty of juggling a job and raising children, and thank the women in your life for what they do.
“We aren't fair to moms. We do not give mothers the same opportunities. They're just not available.” - Jennifer Nassour
This week on Political Contessa:
How America fails working mothers
The challenges that working mothers face
The double standards for mothers and fathers
How to balance work life and motherhood
How pay inequality hurts women
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