Professional Advancement and Family (Open)

Professional Advancement and Family Responsibilities (1971, No. 10)

Recognising that one of the most important factors in women’s advancement is their professional advancement and economic independence; realising that the break in professional activity caused by family responsibilities is one of the reasons that greatly hampers real advancement;

stresses the need for an intensive study of all possible means enabling married women and particularly mothers of children, through this period of their lives, to maintain their professional interests and abilities, without being overloaded by a double burden or neglecting their family needs.

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