A maternityand work are two spheres of life that many women face on a daily basis – even more so in Brazil, where more than half of the women who are mothersalso work, both in the formal and informal market.
Balancing care responsibilities childrenand meeting work demands is a constant challenge. Unfortunately, some callous and unpleasant questions are asked of motherswho work, diminishing their achievements and abilities as individual persons.
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In this text, we highlight 7 questions that Never should be done to these women. Check out!
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1. ‘Do you feel bad leaving your children at home?’
This question assumes that a woman should always be with her children and underestimates her ability to be a talented professional. It limits women's role to housekeeping and devalues their ambition and skills in the job market.
2. 'Isn't family supposed to be important to you?'
This question disregards the possibility of a woman being successful in her career and being a dedicated mother at the same time.
Society often places women's careers as something secondary, diminishing their ambitions and devaluing their professional achievements.
3. ‘Did you marry late and have children much later?’
This question seeks to judge women's personal choices. The decision to focus on a career before getting married or having children is an individual choice and should not be seen as a negative thing. Every woman has the right to decide when the time is right to establish a family.
4. ‘Did your husband allow you to work?’
This question implies that a woman needs her husband's permission to work outside the home. It is an old-fashioned and limited view of women's role in society. A woman's career should be a personal choice, based on skills, interests and aspirations.
5. ‘Is your salary greater than your husband’s?’
This question assumes that a woman's worth is determined by her salary compared to her husband's. A woman's work and salary should not be seen only in terms of comparison with her partner. Each person must be valued on their own merit and for their individual contributions.
6. 'If you loved working so much, why did you have kids in the first place?'
This question questions a woman's ability to balance her career and motherhood. She disregards that the decision to have children is a personal choice and should not be seen as an obstacle to professional success.
7. 'How much time do you spend with your children?'
This question is intrusive and painful. The time a mother spends with her children is personal and should not be judged. Every mother faces the challenge of finding a balance between work and family, and all deserve respect and support on that journey.
It is important that we recognize and avoid asking these insensitive questions of working mothers. Instead, we should value their skills, achievements, and efforts to balance their multiple responsibilities.
Supporting working mothers is key to promoting gender equality and ensure a more inclusive and fair society for all.