For many working mothers, the challenge of balancing career aspirations with the demands of parenthood feels like walking a tightrope. The pressure to excel in both arenas often leads to feelings of inadequacy and exhaustion.
This is the essence of the motherhood paradox, a societal expectation that women should work as if they don’t have children while simultaneously parenting as if they don’t work.
This paradox is not just an abstract concept; it’s a daily reality for millions of women worldwide. It’s a complex, often contradictory set of expectations that leaves many women feeling they can never fully succeed in either role.
Despite decades of progress in women’s rights and workplace equality, the motherhood paradox remains a significant barrier to women’s empowerment.
Consider the stories of Maya and Meera, two women from different parts of the world, yet both caught in the grip of this........