Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bhaumik, Sanjukta; Sahu, Sudhansubala Title A name given to the resource Lived experiences of urban working mothers during pandemic: A matricentric exploration in the Indian context Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women's Studies International Forum;Volume;109;Issue;;Article No.;103067; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2025.103067" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2025.103067</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85217229463?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85217229463?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bhaumik S., Department of Sociology and Social Work, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sahu S., Department of Sociology and Social Work, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India Description An account of the resource In India, entrenched patriarchal norms dictate gender roles, perpetuating men-headed families and patrilineal traditions deeply ingrained in its culture. Within this framework, working mothers daily confront gender biases despite society undervaluing their crucial roles in caregiving and the economy. The Covid-19 pandemic intensified these challenges, as working mothers faced heightened expectations to excel in both professional and maternal roles. With inadequate support and intensified caregiving demands, their physical and mental well-being significantly suffered. This article explores the complex realities experienced by Indian working mothers during the pandemic. Viewing motherhood through a matricentric lens underscores its importance to society while highlighting the need to redistribute caregiving responsibilities beyond mothers alone. The researchers conducted a qualitative study, interviewing 30 Indian working mothers from various professional backgrounds using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed that despite seventy-seven years of independence, mothers in India continue to grapple with patriarchal oppression, inequality, and violence, underscoring the persistent challenges faced in navigating societal norms and expectations. By gaining insight into their experiences, policymakers can better grasp these burdens and implement measures to address associated physical and mental health concerns. 2025 Elsevier Ltd Subject The topic of the resource Childcare; Indian mothers; Intensive mothering; Matricentric feminism; Pandemic; Patriarchy Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 2775395; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online