Why Do a Relatively Low Percentage of Men Take Paternity

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why do a relatively low percentage of men take paternity leave?

• A) Men who are not single parents are not covered in the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• B) Employers can deny FMLA leave if the employee is not replaceable, and men tend to hold jobs that are more critical than women do.
• C) It is not considered socially acceptable for men to stay home for child-related reasons.
• D) Only one parent per family can take FMLA leave and they are usually taken by the mother.

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