The challenges working moms face have been noted for decades, even if not all the players in the labor market and corporate world necessarily appreciate those challenges or take steps to mitigate and address them.
Even with very active dads, mothers tend to assume the majority of childcare burdens, meaning working moms are constantly being stretched in different directions. Additionally, whether consciously or unconsciously, many employers and managers discriminate against working mothers, in part out of fear that those mothers are more committed to their families than their job (imagine!) and might not be a solid long-term solution to a given employment need.
