Mommy Bias Persists
Fathers have at least two advantages over mothers.
By Ida O. Abbott
Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know
One pattern of gender bias is exhibiting “maternal wall” bias, which leads people to believe that women with children are unable to meet the demands of leadership.
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People assume that women with children are less committed to their work. This bias arises from the stereotypes that create conflicting expectations for mothers and career women: Good mothers should always be available to their children, while good business people should always be available to their clients. READ MORE →