Unleveled Playing FieldHow ‘Motherhood Penalty,’ Divorce Impact Single Mothers Workplace bias against mothers and the cost of partner absence after divorce both affect single mothers' economic well-being, shows new research. By Saumya Kalia
Formalizing Toxic StereotypesKerala’s Proposal To Form ‘Mother PTAs’ in Schools Draws Flak for Reinforcing Sexist Stereotypes The guidelines on 'Mother PTAs' reinforce the idea that mothers alone are responsible for their children's diets and general well-being. By Devrupa Rakshit
Where Is My Name?Afghan Mothers Will Gain the Right to Have Their Names Appear on Their Children’s National ID Papers This small victory can pave the way for Afghan women to be able to assert their guardianship over their children, which for all intents and purposes has solely resided with the father. By Rajvi Desai
motherhood penaltyWorking Mothers Get 1/3 of the Uninterrupted Paid Work Hours as Fathers Under Lockdown Experts believe that the amplification of “motherhood penalty” under lockdown could undo decades of progress on women’s participation in the labor market. By Devrupa Rakshit
Cleared For Re-Entry70% of India’s Working Women Struggle to Resume Career After Family Leave: Report Many women in the formal workforce sense the only way to work again is to accept a pay cut. By Anubhuti Matta
