Diverging Women on the Mommy Track to the Career Track

Authors

Sunaina Arora, Faculty of Management Studies, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, India
Neeraj Kumari, Department of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, NAAC Accredited `A' Grade University, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Abstract

The review paper discusses the Mommy Track phenomenon and interventions required to bring women back on the career track. It collates the literature to understand the Mommy Track phenomenon from organisations and economic perspectives. The Mommy Track is a path which is taken by high performing women to take a career break in order to rear children. The idea is to switch back to career tracks when childcare duties require less time. Gender parity initiatives have tried to bridge male and female labour gaps to bring back women to career tracks. Changes in government interventions, organisation policies, and individual attitudes will create an equitable future for all. Policy makers should keep an eye on protecting the issues of the Mommy Track with laws to help women come back to career tracks, with a focus on parental leave, family friendly policies, hour work policies, and regulated childcare.

Recommended Citation

Arora, Sunaina and Kumari, Neeraj (2022) "Diverging Women on the Mommy Track to the Career Track," Journal of International Women's Studies: Vol. 23: Iss. 5, Article 10.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol23/iss5/10