That according to Nature,
Nearly half of US female scientists leave full-time science after first child” with this key find: “More than 40% of women with full-time jobs in science leave the sector or go part time after having their first child. By contrast, only 23% of new fathers leave or cut their working hours.”
Nearly half of US female scientists leave full-time science after first child
More than 40% of women with full-time jobs in science leave the sector or go part time after having their first child, according to a study of how parenthood affects career trajectories in the United States. By contrast, only 23% of new fathers leave or cut their working hours.