Amanda is a single mother and Jane is also a mother, but married. Both woman are 30 years old and have a 5-year-old child. Which one can be expected to find a job first?

a) Jane because she has more social capital in the community to help her.
b) Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections.
c) Amanda because employers will view Jane as having too many obligations.
d) Jane only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer.


a

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