The motherhood penalty is the loss in lifetime earnings experienced by women raising children. Mothers face underemployment and slower career progression upon returning to work after having a child, leading to a direct loss in earnings compared to fathers.
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Women in Work 2023: A focus on the motherhood penalty
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