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Moms at Work: Policies and Perspectives in Europe and the US
Hold That Thought
16 minutes 30 seconds
8 years ago
Moms at Work: Policies and Perspectives in Europe and the US
Sociologist Caitlyn Collins frequently remembers a familiar phrase from her childhood. Collins’ mom, a successful sales director, often said with a sigh: “If we were in Europe, this would be so much easier!” So, was Collins’ mom correct? Are the lives of working mothers that much easier in Europe? Collins now investigates how public policies affect family life in both Europe and the US. She shares some of her findings on the laws and cultural attitudes that shape women's careers and lives.
Hold That Thought
From anthropology to art history, from physics to philosophy - hear world-class researchers from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis share their passions and discoveries.
