Inside Higher Ed spoke with anthropologists at a "Mothering (in) the Field" panel discussion at the recent American Anthropological Association annual meeting. The topic: how do they conduct their fieldwork and be mothers at the same time? It's an interesting article, with lots of great quotes. So, how do you balance your research commitments with your commitments as a mother or father? … [Read more...] about Field Research with Children
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Does Academe Hinder Parenthood?
Anyone have observations, experience, or additional research to address the question raised by the Does Academe Hinder Parenthood? The Inside Higher Ed piece begins: Numerous reports and accounts suggest that balancing parenthood and academic careers can be difficult, particularly for women. Two new studies suggest that, possibly as a result, many female academics may be opting not to have kids. … [Read more...] about Does Academe Hinder Parenthood?