I've always stereotyped the 'work at home' mom scenario. I've seen plenty of hard-working and hopeful women try their hand at Avon and Mary Kay (both of which now have representatives selling their products online). Other moms get tangled in phony 'business opportunities' that leave them hundreds of dollars poorer with not much to show for it.

ShareWomen in the office are generally stereotyped into a few roles: That of the receptionist, sitting at the front desk with a smile and nail filing board in hand; The intern, who, if hired by a chauvinist boss, will likely be eye candy and likely only used for making copies and coffee; Or a secretary, [...]