The article highlights the societal biases that affect working mothers and caregiving fathers. It discusses the "motherhood penalty," which results in lower salaries and fewer promotions for mothers due to biased assumptions about their competence. Conversely, fathers in caregiving roles face the "fatherhood competence gap," being perceived as less capable and lacking support networks. These biases perpetuate outdated gender roles. To attain true gender equity, it is essential to challenge these stereotypes and ensure both parents are recognized as equally competent in both professional and domestic spheres.
Mothers often experience the 'motherhood penalty'—a set of workplace disadvantages that include significantly lower salaries, reduced career advancement, and strong assumptions of diminished competence despite equal performance.
On the other hand, fathers who take on equal or primary caregiving roles frequently encounter the 'fatherhood competence gap,' where they are seen as less capable parents and often lack the necessary social and institutional support.
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