| By: |
Troeger, Vera E. (University of Warwick & University of Hamburg);
Di Leo, Riccardo (University of Warwick);
Scotto, Thomas J. (University of Glasgow);
Epifanio, Mariaelisa (University of Liverpool) |
| Abstract: |
We use an original survey of academic women in the UK to investigate different
dimensions of the motherhood penalty. Being a mother has no effect on
salaries, but still slows down career progression even in such a high-skilled
sector. Motherhood has an ambivalent impact on women’s perception of their
working environment: improving satisfaction, but reducing perception of salary
fairness relative to men. Our paper also explores how different policies can
mitigate the motherhood penalties. We find that more generous maternity
provisions are associated with higher salary, potentially because generosity
reduces the crowding out of research activity. Better availability of
childcare and an even distribution of responsibilities within the household
correlate positively with earnings. Our findings also highlight the importance
of a supportive work environment for mothers’ career and well-being at the
workplace. Taken together, these findings suggest the necessity of a
multi-faceted policy response to the motherhood penalties. |
| Keywords: |
satisfaction ; salary ; career ; exclusion ; gender pay gap ; academia |
| Date: |
2020 |
| URL: |
http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wrk:warwec:1313&r=all |