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How the Maternal Wall Penalizes Women at Work
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of the 'maternal wall' — the subtle but powerful bias that working mothers face, even before they take maternity leave. Drawing on research from Cornell professor Shelley Correll, they discuss a famous study where identical resumes with a hint of motherhood were rated significantly lower in competence and commitment. They unpack how this penalty plays out in promotions, assignments, and everyday interactions, and offer concrete strategies for organizations to combat it. Lucas and Luna also touch on the…
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