Despite the 21st Century, Over 54,000 Mothers Are Forced Out of the Workforce Each Year
In a growing outcry, mothers around the world are demanding change. In the 21st century, a staggering 54,000 mothers are pushed out of the workforce annually simply because they choose to have children. With rising costs and inadequate benefits, mothers are feeling the weight of a system that continues to disregard their contributions.
Currently, the UK ranks poorly on several fronts, with the second most expensive childcare in the OECD, the third worst maternity benefits, and the worst paternity benefits in Europe. These statistics reflect a broader global trend, where mothers bear the brunt of economic and societal pressures, leading to a significant drop in the number of women of childbearing age in the workforce.
The childcare sector is in crisis, with two-thirds of parents paying as much or more for childcare than for rent or mortgages. This exorbitant cost is necessary for parents to work and support their families, yet it forces some into the paradox of paying just to go to work, a reality that defies logic.
