SOC214H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 29: Parental Leave, Gender Equality

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Possible for individuals to combine family with employment w/o sacrificing one for the other. Privatist assumption about responsibility for raising children e. g. germany and france. Virtual absence of any state measures for adjusting the work-family relationship: e. g. spain (lack of resources) , e. g. spain (lack of resources) , e. g. uk and us - due to principles. Canada is often associated with the us as representative, but there are significant differences between the two counties. ( 1 year paternal leave) Quebec is close to the work-family balance model. In the 1997 review process, a work-family balance policy was envisioned. 3 goals: to ensure equity through universal support provided to families and increased assistance to low-income families, to facilitate a balance of parental and work-related responsibilities, to foster child development and promote equal opportunities. In 2006, quebec was able to implement its own quebec parental insurance plan.

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