Parental status biases intersect with gender stereotypes, where mothers are frequently penalized more than fathers. Mothers may face a ‘motherhood penalty’ that negatively affects their pay and promotion prospects, whereas fathers might even receive a ‘fatherhood bonus’ due to assumptions about increased stability or responsibility.

Parental status biases intersect with gender stereotypes, where mothers are frequently penalized more than fathers. Mothers may face a ‘motherhood penalty’ that negatively affects their pay and promotion prospects, whereas fathers might even receive a ‘fatherhood bonus’ due to assumptions about increased stability or responsibility.

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