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How the Maternal Wall Blocks Women Career Momentum
This episode of Women at Work with Fexingo unpacks the 'maternal wall' — the sudden bias women face when they become mothers or are perceived as potential mothers. Lucas and Luna explore a landmark 2023 study from Cornell University showing that mothers are 79% less likely to be recommended for hire compared to equally qualified childless women, and face lower salary offers and harsher performance standards. The hosts discuss how this differs from the motherhood penalty (lower pay over time) and the maternal wall (hitting an immediate barrier to advancement). They share practical strategies…
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