How the ‘mommy track’ derails working women—and it’s only gotten worse

In 1988 New York Times journalist Jennifer A. Kingston introduced “mommy track” to the lexicon: Kingston described a then-new phenomenon where prestigious law firms started offering flexible hours and maternity leave to women. However, Kingston pointed out there was a catch: women who took these perks were put on the “mommy track” with no potential for promotion. “Women who choose to put in fewer hours and spend more time with their families say they are considered less than se...