This paper examines the social milieu of women academic scientists, parental influence
in decision making in regard to the career of their daughters, parents' expectations,
importance of marriage and the criteria involved therein. The support of parents and
spouse are vital for the success of women scientists. Nevertheless, the 'dual burden'
has an impact on professional work, and the consequent redefinition of 'success' is
clearly a product of patrifocal social structures and ideology.
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