Mothers are expected by employers to underperform at their workplace in comparison to non-mothers, and treated accordingly. This situation is best described as

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The mommy track refers to the expectation that mothers will prioritize their family responsibilities over their career, leading to underperformance at the workplace. This results in employers treating mothers differently, offering them fewer opportunities for career advancement and lower pay. The other options - B) the ideal worker norm, C) intensive mothering, and D) the second shift - do not specifically describe this situation of mothers being expected to underperform at work.

Mothers Are Expected by Employers to Underperform at Their Workplace