Promoting Equity and Inclusion for Mothers of Young Children in Academia

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Sabina Khan, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L

Abstract

Equity and inclusion are critical factors in ensuring that mothers of young children are able to participate fully in occupational therapy academia. Mothers of young children often face significant barriers that prevent them from fully engaging in academic pursuits, including lack of access to childcare, limited support structures, and societal expectations regarding gender roles and caregiving responsibilities. This opinion paper reviews strategies for academics at various levels within academia to promote equity and inclusion for these individuals.

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The author declares that they have no competing financial, professional, or personal interest that might have influenced the performance or presentation of the work described in this manuscript.

Recommended Citation

Khan, S. (2024). Promoting Equity and Inclusion for Mothers of Young Children in Academia. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 12(2), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2206