The Impact of Motherhood on Women’s Career Progression: A Scoping Review of Evidence-Based Interventions

• Published in: Behavioral sciences Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 275
• Main Authors: Torres, Ana Júlia Calegari, Barbosa-Silva, Letícia, Oliveira-Silva, Ligia Carolina, Miziara, Olívia Pillar Perez, Guahy, Ully Carolina Rodrigues, Fisher, Alexandra N., Ryan, Michelle K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Analysis; Beliefs, opinions and attitudes; career; Career advancement; Career development planning; Employees; Families & family life; Gender; Interpersonal relations; interventions; Leadership; Literature reviews; Motherhood; Mothers; progression; Race discrimination; review; Stereotypes; Workforce; Working mothers; Brazil; progression; career; interventions; motherhood; review; leadership

(1) Background: Despite the progress made by women in the workplace, mothers still face systemic barriers that prevent them from advancing professionally. This “motherhood penalty” involves a variety of discriminatory practices and experiences that mothers can face at work, including being held to s...