Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I think that because women are still regarded as the primary caretakers of the children, they are more of a liability for some companies.
The mom is the one always called to pick up the child, stay home when they are sick and take care of the child's needs sucha s doctor appts, dentists, attending school functions etc thus taking more time off work than men do overall. As a business owner, I can see how frustrating that could potentially be for their bottom line.
Like you said, I do think that is changing but we are a long ways off.
That is a good point.
Laurel