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A Mother’s Work is Never Done: On Being a Mother in Academia

By Erica Pimentel and Soraya Bel Hadj Ali

How does motherhood shape the academic experience? Erica Pimentel and Soraya Bel Hadj Ali explore the physical, emotional, and professional toll of being a Mother – Professor – Researcher. From expectations of constant availability to the invisibility of maternal bodies in academia, their work highlights systemic challenges – and offers concrete solutions for a more inclusive and equitable academic environment.

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