From gemstone to millstone: marriage is bad news for women's careers

Article Abstract:

Marriage can cause women's careers to decline according to research by the Essex Research Centre using data from the British Household Panel Survey. It found that husbands and wives have similar occupational status when first married, but spouses careers diverge during the marriage, sometimes due to the status difference. A wife's occupational status gradually lowers as a result of the distribution of domestic responsibilities.

Social aspects, Marriage

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'The chairman opened the meeting with the cry: "Order, order. Welcome to the friendly committee." He had an ever-so-slightly evil grin on his face'

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A personal account of being called to serve as an expert witness to the House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology's inquiry into the Medical Research Council's recommendations for the future of the National Institute for Medical Research at Mill Hill in London, UK.

United Kingdom, Personal narratives, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence

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Motherhood is the millstone

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning reasons behind the low percentage of women scientists and members of the Royal society are discussed. Particular attention is given to attitudes and legislative measures pointing out discriminations against women scientists.

Management, Demographic aspects, Royal Society of London for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge, Women scientists

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