Covid-19 has made the work-home-life balance more disproportionate than ever before. What has arguably been one of the most difficult periods to navigate has been downright impossible for some--mainly mothers. For decades, women have fought for equality--equal pay, equal rights, an equal seat at the table. However, within a few short months, and with school and childcare closures, many women find themselves utterly exhausted and burned out from trying to achieve the impossible task set before them. The ugly truth is that they cannot in fact do it all. Something has to give, and that something is often a career before family. On this episode of PeakConnection, sociologist and renowned author Dr. Jessica Calarco discusses her research on social and economic inequalities and how this is affecting women specifically during the pandemic.

"I'm very concerned about how this not only sets women back career-wise but also exposes them to levels of stress and to levels of physical harm, in some cases, those mothers who are sacrificing sleep to get work done. I'm worried about the long-term impact on women's health, and relationships, and careers..." --Dr. Jessica Calarco