Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was actually celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change over the years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have taken place.
The concept of women and labor has also changed over the years. There is a new generation of mothers who are not abandoning their children to return to work like we did in the 1980s. Moreover, we are also not adhering to the "soccer mom" stereotype of the 1990s. Mothers today are more likely to negotiate flexible schedules at work while demanding proactive participation from their male counterparts as it relates to child rearing.
According to the article written by U.S. News and World Report on the New Mommy Track, some of these women referred to as "mompreneurs," even start their own businesses. Nearly 26 percent of working women with children under 18 work flexible schedules, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to only 14 percent in 1991. "Fifteen to 20 years ago, women in suits and sneakers...were playing by the traditional rules of the game, trying to live in a man's world. " Today women are saying, "let's do things our way."
From inside She-Tech, a round of applause goes out to the Mothers of the new millennium. It's only a man's world for now. Play by your own rules and stay connected!
The concept of women and labor has also changed over the years. There is a new generation of mothers who are not abandoning their children to return to work like we did in the 1980s. Moreover, we are also not adhering to the "soccer mom" stereotype of the 1990s. Mothers today are more likely to negotiate flexible schedules at work while demanding proactive participation from their male counterparts as it relates to child rearing.
According to the article written by U.S. News and World Report on the New Mommy Track, some of these women referred to as "mompreneurs," even start their own businesses. Nearly 26 percent of working women with children under 18 work flexible schedules, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compared to only 14 percent in 1991. "Fifteen to 20 years ago, women in suits and sneakers...were playing by the traditional rules of the game, trying to live in a man's world. " Today women are saying, "let's do things our way."
From inside She-Tech, a round of applause goes out to the Mothers of the new millennium. It's only a man's world for now. Play by your own rules and stay connected!
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