For this assignment, interview a woman in your life (e.g., mother, grandmother, aunt,
friend) who has attempted to balance motherhood and work. In 3-4 pages, analyze her
experiences in relation to course readings and discussions in class. For example, how do
psychological theories and research relate to this woman’s experiences?
Note: You are not required to reveal the real name of the person you interview – use a
pseudonym. This assures confidentiality for the person you choose to interview.
The following questions may be used to help guide your interview, but you are in no way
limited to these questions alone; feel free to ask your own questions as well:
•How did you choose your present line of work?
•Did you become a mother before or after pursuing this career?
•Do you feel that you had a choice whether to work or stay home with your child? If so,
how did you make this decision?
•If you have a partner, how has being a working mother affected your relationship with
him/her (if at all)?
•Describe the ways (if any) that your being a mother has affected how you are treated at
work, including issues of salary, promotions, acknowledgments, etc.
• Have you had any difficulties trying to balance being a mother and working? If so, what
problems have arisen? How have you addressed these difficulties?
IT is imperative, you are integrating a minimum of 3 concepts from the textbook ( a new psychology of women: gender, culture and ethnicity. (4e) or an outside source to support the information you raise. In order to do this properly, you must use proper APA style
