Involves an Employee Being Able to Take an Extended Period

question 80

Short Answer

involves an employee being able to take an extended period of time from work, either paid or unpaid, for the purpose of caring for a newborn, for a newly adopted or seriously ill child, for the care of an elderly parent, or for their own health needs with the guarantee of a job upon returning.

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Definitions:

Functionalists

Scholars and theorists who analyze society by looking at the social structures that exist within it and how they serve to keep society stable and functioning.

Instrumental Role

Responsible for engaging in paid labour outside the home.

Expressive Role

Responsible for the emotional well-being of family members and the socialization of children.

Hegemonic

Relating to the dominant influence or authority over others, often in a cultural, societal, or political context.