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Maternity Leave – More Gender War


  Author: Compas Opinion and Market Research, Inc.
Publisher: Compas and The Financial Post
Publication: Compas Opinion and Market Research (website)
Document Date:                  August 01, 2002
Category: Public Policy > Maternal/Paternal Leave
Related Categories:
Family Economics > Work/Family Balance
Family Relations > Family Ties
Parenthood/Childrearing > Child support
 

This survey asked respondents their thoughts about the possibility of extending maternity leave to two years. The questions were prefaced with three likely impacts: it would likely harm business and female careers; it would likely make women happier; it might improve family life and society. The results revealed significant differences in opinion between men and women. 

 

 

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