Describe how parental and maternity leave policies in the United States compare to those of other countries

What will be an ideal response?


Of major industrialized countries, the United States has the shortest duration of maternity leave (12 weeks compared to up to 52 weeks in Germany, Sweden, and Austria). The United States is also the only major industrialized country that does not mandate paid maternity leaves.

Sociology

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What are the three social movements based on total social change as their objective?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Maintaining a powerful Congressional lobby is one way in which the health care industry assure enormous corporate profits and industry control

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

___________________is a refundable tax credit based on a working family's income and number of children

a. SNAP b. EITC c. AFDC d. FDIC

Sociology

Strong ties in a social network lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

a. lower risks of suicide and depression. b. better health. c. increased participation in civic and political issues. d. bigger family units.

Sociology