The Motherhood Penalty: How to stop motherhood being the kiss of death for your career

The Motherhood Penalty is a book that explores modern motherhood and provides practical advice on navigating discrimination in the workplace. It reveals that 54,000 women are forced out of their job each year because they are pregnant, and three quarters of working mothers face workplace discrimination. The book is a call to arms for all women and provides a toolkit for challenging antiquated systems and work practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

The Motherhood Penalty is a groundbreaking exploration of modern motherhood, packed with practical advice on navigating discrimination in the workplace. The book reveals the shocking mistreatment of working mothers, highlighting the widespread workplace discrimination faced by 54,000 women annually, and three-quarters of working mothers. This discrimination is not limited to pre-pandemic times but has been exacerbated by the extraordinary childcare challenges and overt pregnancy and maternity discrimination that have resulted in a tsunami of mothers exiting the labor force.

The Motherhood Penalty serves as an expose of the unscrupulous work practices and antiquated systems that have been accepted as the norm, providing a toolkit for challenging these systems. The book offers practical advice to help mothers navigate systemic barriers that often slap them in the face. Whether you are a mother who is sick of being sidelined, undermined, and underpaid, a stay-at-home mother who desires to work but faces barriers, or a future parent, The Motherhood Penalty provides valuable insights and strategies to advocate for yourself and overcome these challenges.

Joeli Brearley, the author of The Motherhood Penalty, is a remarkable campaigner who has made a significant positive impact on the lives of thousands of women. Her work in setting up a vital lifeline for women to learn about their rights on maternity discrimination and her frontline battle during the COVID-19 crisis, where she fought for women not to be left out of the picture altogether, are testament to her tenacity and dedication. Brearley's work is invaluable in advocating for women's rights and addressing the motherhood penalty.

The Motherhood Penalty is a must-read for all mothers who want to advocate for themselves and challenge the systemic discrimination they face in the workplace. The book provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges of modern motherhood, offering practical advice and strategies to overcome discrimination and achieve equality in the workplace. By reading The Motherhood Penalty, mothers can empower themselves and pave the way for a more inclusive and fair future for themselves and their families.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398508040