Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
Mommy track — is a career path determined by work arrangements offering mothers certain benefits, such as flexible hours but usually providing them with fewer opportunities for advancement. This is a source of considerable political and social discussion. The… … Wikipedia
mommy track — Damaging, dead end career status often afforded people with family responsibilities. ► “But in practice, many women (and men too, though in smaller number) who need to use them [flexible schedules] resist for fear of being relegated to the… … American business jargon
mommy track — noun N. Amer. informal an interrupted or delayed career path followed by women as a result of bringing up a family. Derivatives mommy tracker noun mommy tracking noun … English new terms dictionary
mommy track — noun A career path involving working arrangements provided for mothers and prospective mothers, generally more flexible and allowing shorter hours. Compare fast track … Wiktionary
mommy track — mom′my track n. bus sex a path of career advancement for women who are willing to forgo some promotions and pay increases so that they can spend more time with their children • Etymology: 1985–90 … From formal English to slang
mommy track — noun Date: 1989 a career path that allows a mother flexible or reduced work hours but tends to slow or block advancement … New Collegiate Dictionary
mommy track — a path of career advancement for women who are willing to forgo promotions, raises, etc., so as to spend more time with their children. [1989] * * * … Universalium
mommy track — noun : a career path that allows a mother flexible or reduced work hours but tends to slow or block advancement … Useful english dictionary
Mommy (disambiguation) — Mommy may refer to: Contents 1 Mothering 2 Television 3 Film 4 … Wikipedia
mommy — (n.) 1844, U.S. variant of MAMMA (Cf. mamma). Variant spelling mommie attested by 1882. Mommy track first attested 1987. Related: Mommies; also Cf. MOMMA (Cf. momma) … Etymology dictionary
