Striking A Balance: Managing Academic Careers And Family Responsibilities Among Married Women In The Education Sector

Abstract

The pursuit of a successful academic career often demands extensive time, intellectual commitment, and emotional labor—challenges that become more complex for married women who also carry significant family responsibilities. This study explores how married women in the education sector manage the dual demands of professional and personal life, particularly within the socio-cultural context of India. The research explores the effect of work-life balance on job satisfaction and overall well-being of married women educators. It brings to light key factors that impact the capacity of married women educators to maintain equilibrium between work and family effectively. The findings reveal that a significant portion of married women educators face hurdles in attaining satisfactory work-life balance, with a majority reporting negative impacts on their job satisfaction and overall well-being. The study emphasizes the need for institutional support, personal time management and family cooperation that foster a supportive environment for married women academicians.