University / Organisation : Aix-Marseille University

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Title : Decoding choice: Women, Motherhood, and Academic Career

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Abstract : This paper investigates the impact of women's entry into academia on their fertility decisions across all research disciplines in France. I plan to use a novel dataset including theses defended in French universities, data from Scopus, and the Conseil National des Universités (CNU) to study how the time before achieving a stable position in academia affects women and men researchers and how it affects fertility among female researchers. These findings would contribute to understanding the complex interplay between family dynamics and professional pursuits, providing valuable insights for both researchers and policymakers.