With women composing nearly half the American workforce and increasingly serving as the primary breadwinner for families, we can't afford to treat pregnant women differently than their counterparts, especially when slight job modifications could help them stay in the workforce at no risk to their health.
Interpretation
Pregnant women should receive fair treatment in the workplace to maintain their health and job security.
Valerie Jarrett emphasizes the importance of ensuring that pregnant women are treated equitably in the workplace, particularly as they make up a significant portion of the workforce and often serve as primary earners for their families. The quote calls for recognizing the need for reasonable job accommodations during pregnancy, which can benefit both the individuals and the organizations without jeopardizing health or productivity.
In practice
In a speech advocating for workplace equality, one might use this quote to highlight the need for supportive policies for pregnant employees.
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