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By incorporating discussions and lessons about the challenges and experiences of women on career breaks, the education system can foster greater awareness and empathy among students, leading to more inclusive attitudes and behaviours.
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I have always been a career-oriented person. In school itself, I had set a goal to get into the college I wanted. I worked for it and achieved it. The subjects I wanted to study were planned well in advance. My aims and goals were crystal clear. While I walked out of school, I knew I had to complete my graduation and MBA. I did just that. I was also very happy to get the job I wanted and in the company I wanted.
Doesn’t it sound so smooth like a dream? Am sure it does.
Earning well and enjoying work was a blessing. It was all because of the guidance I received from people around me. When you grow up in an environment, you learn from it. That’s what got inculcated in me.
I worked carefree for a couple of years thinking I had achieved what I had to and was on the right path towards being more successful, until life happened. Like many other women, I got married and was blessed with a baby. That is when reality struck! I had to leave my well-paying job at a time when my career was on its peak of progression. Without a second thought, my priority list was right in front of me.
Almost 5 years into a career break and as a Content Writer from being an HR Professional, I have learnt a lot and the one piece of advice I would give to a child is – Your family is your priority and at some point, in life you will have to make a difficult choice.
Nobody will tell that to you in your entire academic life. Everyone will tell you what career you should opt for, whether or not you are on the right path, how you should earn money creating a work-life balance, etc. but there will be nobody to stress on the fact that what if Plan A does not work, do you have a Plan B, or a Plan C ready?
You have to have these alternative career plans ready while you work for your main goal, because what if….!
Career breaks can happen to anyone, irrespective of the gender. However, here I would like to talk about the less talked about career break that a woman goes on.
I feel, the education system can play a crucial role in breaking gender stereotypes by educating students about women on a career break. By incorporating discussions and lessons about the challenges and experiences of women on career breaks, the education system can foster greater awareness and empathy among students, leading to more inclusive attitudes and behaviours.
Here are some ways the education system can help in this regard:
By integrating these initiatives into the education system, students can develop a deeper understanding of the challenges women face during career breaks and beyond. This, in turn, can lead to more open-mindedness and a greater willingness to challenge and break down gender stereotypes, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society. Women will also be mentally prepared for the future and act accordingly.
What advice do you think you did not get, and you would like to give to the future generation based on your career gap as a woman? Do comment below.
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