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Economist Corinne Low Advocates for Working Mothers' Rights

10/26/2025

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Corinne Low, economist at the University of Pennsylvania, analyzes challenges for working mothers in her book Having It All, defining the 'squeeze'.
Low argues societal structures fail to support women, fueling burnout and backlash against the 'girl boss' mentality.
She calls for workplace policy changes, such as paid maternity leave, to close gender gaps.
Low urges women to define their paths and values, noting there is no single right way.

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Story summary

Corinne Low, economist at the University of Pennsylvania, analyzes challenges for working mothers in her book Having It All, defining the 'squeeze'.
Low argues societal structures fail to support women, fueling burnout and backlash against the 'girl boss' mentality.
She calls for workplace policy changes, such as paid maternity leave, to close gender gaps.
Low urges women to define their paths and values, noting there is no single right way.