Three in four mothers are now juggling work and home, one of the highest levels on record, according to official figures. But as new research commissioned by Maltesers shows, us mums are carrying one hell of a load.
It doesn’t help that many of us are working for organisations with traditionally masculine cultures. This means that traits such as ambition, competition and confidence are rewarded, while vulnerability and authenticity often fly under the radar, or are even thought to be signs of weakness. In such an environment, when a mother has to leave on time to pick up her child, she can be seen as a slacker.
