Rebuild the Academy: Supporting academic mothers during COVID-19 and beyond

Fulweiler, Robinson W. and Davies, Sarah W. and Biddle, Jennifer F. and Burgin, Amy J. and Cooperdock, Emily H. G. and Hanley, Torrance C. and Kenkel, Carly D. and Marcarelli, Amy M. and Matassa, Catherine M. and Mayo, Talea L. and Santiago-Vàzquez, Lory Z. and Traylor-Knowles, Nikki and Ziegler, Maren (2021) Rebuild the Academy: Supporting academic mothers during COVID-19 and beyond. PLOS Biology, 19 (3). e3001100. ISSN 1545-7885

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Abstract

The issues facing academic mothers have been discussed for decades. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is further exposing these inequalities as womxn scientists who are parenting while also engaging in a combination of academic related duties are falling behind. These inequities can be solved by investing strategically in solutions. Here we describe strategies that would ensure a more equitable academy for working mothers now and in the future. While the data are clear that mothers are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, many groups could benefit from these strategies. Rather than rebuilding what we once knew, let us be the architects of a new world.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Journal Eprints > Biological Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2023 06:57
Last Modified:	24 May 2024 05:32
URI:	http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/738

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