Amanda Is a Single Mother and Jane Is Also a Mother

question 10

Multiple Choice

Amanda is a single mother and Jane is also a mother, but married. Both woman are 30 years old and have a 5-year-old child. Which one can be expected to find a job first?

• A) Amanda because employers will view Jane as having too many obligations.
• B) Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections.
• C) Jane because she has more social capital in the community to help her.
• D) Jane only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer.