Double Burden of Working Mothers in Balancing Family and Workplace: A Qualitative Analysis

Women's empowerment has attracted the attention of all people worldwide, which is considered to be one of the main parts of development. Independence, financial solvency, and decision-making power trigger women to join the workforce mostly. People often overlook the unsaid struggles and sacrifices associated with women's empowerment. This primary goal of the study is to draw attention to the little-known tales, difficulties, and barriers that working mothers had to deal with on a daily basis. The study was based on qualitative methodology, and primary data were collected from Dhaka with several case studies. The in-depth interview method was applied to conduct the study to have a better understanding. It was found that the increasing number of working mothers joining the workforce had implications for family, children, and the mental and physical health of women. The study also took into account the possible causes of joining the workforce, with an emphasis on familial, household responsibilities, and child management.