Sweden's "Use It or Lose It" Paid Parental Leave Policy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Sweden's "use it or lose it" paid parental leave policy encourages greater participation of fathers in caring for newborn children by __________.

• A) disallowing fathers to transfer their paid leave days to their female partners
• B) giving fathers more days of paid leave than mothers
• C) disallowing paid leave for parents of adopted children
• D) rewarding fathers with cash incentives to leave employment altogether

Examine the historical and contemporary practices of disposing of the dead, including embalming and cremation.

Distinguish between the funeral practices and mourning rituals of different religious traditions.

Appreciate the importance of learning about bereavement patterns and mourning rituals in different cultures.

Identify the impact of regional, ethnic, and cultural differences on mourning rituals in the United States.

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