Working Mothers

Nearly half of the state’s working moms lost jobs or worked fewer hours during the pandemic.

A new study from Gender & Society found that, in states where schools doubled down on remote learning, the difference in labor force participation between mothers and fathers grew significantly, exacerbating the preexisting gap. Washington University sociologist Caitlyn Collins discussed the study on "St. Louis on the Air."

Two new reports on women's political participation and representation and work-family supports for women are giving Missouri middling rankings.The studies…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 10, 2013: On ink and paper, working mom Jill Kaplan juggles her job, family and marriage, while…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 10, 2013 - On ink and paper, working mom Jill Kaplan juggles her job, family and marriage, while…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 9, 2010 - Previously, three women told the stories of how they balanced family and work coming up…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 7, 2010 - The women profiled here have little in common, at least on the surface. One's a senator…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 5, 2010 - Max, my son, will be 3 in July. I've known and loved him for that long, long enough to…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 19, 2009 - Working Mother magazine has named 30 American women who balance career,…