Girl Power!

A.S.A.P
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:49:40 +0000

I know that even men can have their career progress slowed by the “Daddy track” if they are known to be committed to their families. Backing off from business travel, leaving early for kid activities, etc. is frowned upon by many bosses.



So true! Our society - at least the acheivemen side- is not family friendly, to men or women. This is what we need to change. It does seem to be getting better in the business world - from what I see, anyway, but we should do better, for the sake of all our families.

SS= I think that there are a lot of things that could make it easier for women to stay in the sciences, perhaps letting grad students take time off to have kids would help. First, the problem needs to be recognized. I’m not sure it is fully appreciated - stopping for any reason - kids, health, whatever, is seen as not being fully commited to the discipline. (just like in business, - not being fully commited to the company, for men - and women.)