Abstract:
Despite a burgeoning interest in the
interface between work and relationships, and its origins in feminist
thought, crucial aspects of women’s experiences have remained invisible
in the face of mainstream discourse in the career field. Many women have
and will continue to define motherhood as a career, yet none of our
career development theories do so. In this article, a historical,
sociocultural, and political framework for the context of the career
development of women who mother is offered. Existing career theory is
discussed in light of women’s mothering work and a relational cultural
paradigm is offered as a theoretical backdrop for the consideration of
critical issues relevant to women’s work. Implications for career
counseling practice, research, and public policy are offered.
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