Whether they knew it or not, they were following a life plan. They had their babies before or after internship, between fellowships. If good full-time help was not available in the children’s early years, they gave up their jobs and took a part-time post that may not have paid handsomely, but kept them moving ahead in their profession.
yes, but did this justify the move to 40% to 60% part time at the universities today? It almost seems like this willingness to split ones time between mother and professional gave administrators permission to stop giving full time/full benefit employment. Now the trap is getting full time, and being treated like a full professional and not a part-time mom and part-time professional.
