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S2E2: Why the F*$% Are We Still Having Kids?
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Having kids seems like the worst career move a woman could make: the US lacks paid parental leave, working moms are less likely to be hired. And when they are, they make 4-6% less than women without kids. The motherhood penalty is real. But don't worry, what's lacking in social and political support is made up for in platitudes. After all, it's still the "most important job". Elisa talks to sociologist Dr. Kathleen Gerson, Senators Gillibrand and Heitkamp and "Why Have Kids" author Jessica Valenti to ask: why are we still doing this?
What are your Strong Opinions? Let me know!
Instagram: @popculturepirate
Twitter: @popcultpirate
Hashtag: #SOLHpod #StrongOpinionsLooselyHeld
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36 episodes
Manage episode 185106276 series 1529276
Having kids seems like the worst career move a woman could make: the US lacks paid parental leave, working moms are less likely to be hired. And when they are, they make 4-6% less than women without kids. The motherhood penalty is real. But don't worry, what's lacking in social and political support is made up for in platitudes. After all, it's still the "most important job". Elisa talks to sociologist Dr. Kathleen Gerson, Senators Gillibrand and Heitkamp and "Why Have Kids" author Jessica Valenti to ask: why are we still doing this?
What are your Strong Opinions? Let me know!
Instagram: @popculturepirate
Twitter: @popcultpirate
Hashtag: #SOLHpod #StrongOpinionsLooselyHeld
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 episodes
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