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Career track or mommy track: how do women decide?
The research reveals that women’s labor force exit is significantly shaped by their husbands’ careers. Key findings indicate that wives are more likely to leave their jobs when their earnings constitute a smaller proportion of total household income and when their husbands work longer hours (over 45 hours per week). These dynamics are attributed to the disproportionate burden of childcare and housework often borne by women, which intensifies when spouses have demanding work schedules. Shafer’s study challenges traditional research models by emphasizing the role of marital relationships in women’s career choices, a factor previously overlooked. While individual aspirations (e.g., career ambitions expressed early in life) still matter, the broader context of spousal income and work hours proves critical. The article underscores the need for organizations to design retention strategies that account for these relational dynamics, such as flexible work policies or targeted support for dual-career couples. By addressing the interplay between household economics and gendered roles, employers can better retain top female talent and mitigate the "mommy track" phenomenon.
Ketersediaan
| Call Number | Location | Available |
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| AMP2502 | PSB lt.dasar - Pascasarjana | 1 |
| Penerbit | Briarcliff Manor, NY: Academy of Management 2011 |
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| Edisi | Vol. 25, No. 2, May 2011 |
| Subjek | Household income gender roles career decisions labor force exit female workforce retention marital dynamics organizational interventions |
| ISBN/ISSN | 15589080 |
| Klasifikasi | NONE |
| Deskripsi Fisik | 3 p. |
| Info Detail Spesifik | Academy of Management Perspectives |
| Other Version/Related | Tidak tersedia versi lain |
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