The article discusses the societal bias against women who slow down their professional output after motherhood, a phenomenon termed 'achievement amnesia.' Despite their intelligence and past accomplishments, women often face diminished recognition, as their capabilities are overlooked in favor of traditional roles tied to motherhood. As society equates a temporary pause in career visibility with a decline in competence, women must frequently re-establish their worth in professional environments. This emphasis on performance metrics raises questions about how intelligence is perceived and valued in the workplace, arguing for a need to challenge existing biases.
When a woman slows down after having children, society doesn't pause with her; it rewrites her story. Past accomplishments fade from memory.
Achievement amnesia describes the phenomenon where a woman's previous intelligence and capabilities are forgotten, leading her to have to re-prove herself after having children.
Intelligence is often treated as a performance art, with a measurable output that diminishes a woman's perceived value when she steps back for motherhood.
Maternity often becomes conflated with perceptions of mediocrity, reshaping how society views women's professional capabilities after they have children.
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