Key Facts and Insights from "Career and Family - Women’s Century-Long Journey Toward Equity"
- Women's economic and social status has significantly improved over the last century, driven by changes in societal attitudes, laws, and family dynamics.
- The "career vs. family" dichotomy that plagued previous generations of women is slowly dissolving, with more women managing both successfully.
- Despite progress, there is still a significant gender pay gap, largely due to societal expectations and the "motherhood penalty."
- The concept of the "Ideal Worker" and its inherent gender bias greatly contributes to the continued wage gap.
- Advancements in technology and changes...