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A key element that affects a women's decision to go back to work is whether she can balance working and still being there for her children
Ericksen, Kirsten S., et al. "Should I Stay At Home Or Should I Go Back To Work? Workforce Reentry Influences On A Mother's Decision-Making Process." Journal Of Employment Counseling 45.4 (2008): 156-167. Business Source Premier. Web. 12 Sept. 2014. -
women who are working mothers are becoming more common in the workplace
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As more women are choosing to enter the workplace thier husbands are taking care of the household.
Stout, Hilary. "... A stay-at-home hubby: what's the new status symbol for alpha women? For the first time, women make up a majority of America's workforce. And at home, a few good men are taking up the slack. Hilary Stout reports." Marie Claire 2010: 148. General OneFile. Web. 14 Sept. 2014. -
In the past there was a large gender gap in the workplace due to the fact that most women stayed at home with their children. However more and more women are going into the workplace who are also mothers.
Gibb, Sheree J., et al. "The Effects Of Parenthood On Workforce Participation And Income For Men And Women." Journal Of Family And Economic Issues 35.1 (2014): 14-26. EconLit. Web. 13 Sept. 2014. -
due to the culture changes that started in the 1950's moe women are being educated and going into the workforce.
GRIMES, THELMA. "Women Continue To Make An Impact On US Workforce." Inside Tucson Business 24.1 (2014): 1. Regional Business News. Web. 14 Sept. 2014. -
Although more women are entering the workplace there is still the pressure to juggle home life with work.
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