Empleo y maternidad: el discurso femenino sobre las dificultades para conciliar familia y trabajo

Abstract

This paper describes some conclusions from a study conducted to research issues in families to balance their working and private life. We analyze the women's speech on the role played by profitable work in the configuration of their identity and issues derived from of trying to balance it with their family life. By means of discussion groups, the research study concludes that women that work are satisfied with their employment. Nevertheless, they also recognize they have much trouble in balance work and private life. Likewise, it confirms that employment choices of women are conditioned by maternity. Presence of children in their life is the main reason put forward by women to reduce or eliminate workload and time.