About two-thirds of U.S. working mothers feel a great deal of pressure to focus on responsibilities at home

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March 1, 2023

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

About two-thirds of U.S. working mothers feel a great deal of pressure to focus on responsibilities at home

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About two-thirds of U.S. working mothers feel a great deal of pressure to focus on responsibilities at home

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades
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