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Original Articles

Mothers Making Tenure

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Pages 555-568 | Accepted 01 Jan 2001, Published online: 18 Feb 2014
 

Abstract

This study examines the experiences of 22 tenure track mothers in university social work programs who responded to a mail survey. Qualitative analysis is used to explore the mothers’ experiences combining the roles of academic and mother. Struggles encountered, personal strategies used, and helpful university policies and barriers are described. Suggestions for change are offered.

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Notes on contributors

Ednita M. Wright

The authors would like to thank the mothers who generously gave of their time and energy to share their thoughts with us, and for her excellent assistance with the study, Jeanette Nels, also a mother.

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