Inglés - C1.1 -  Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title
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What did LinkedIn recently add as job title options?

  • Stay-at-home grandparent
  • Stay-at-home pet owner
  • Stay-at-home chef
  • Stay-at-home mom and dad (correct)
  • Which gender is more likely to be a stay-at-home parent in the US?

  • Men
  • Women (correct)
  • Both equally likely
  • It varies depending on the region
  • What do US employers often view childcare-related employment gaps as?

  • An asset
  • A liability (correct)
  • Irrelevant
  • Neutral
  • What percentage of earning power do women who spend three years or more out of the workforce lose?

    <p>37%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the US lack in terms of family leave?

    <p>Mandatory paid family leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence might women face if they try to hide career gaps on their resumes?

    <p>A lower salary offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have the number of women in the paid workforce changed since 1999?

    <p>Decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are stay-at-home parents viewed by employers compared to unemployed parents?

    <p>Less reliable and committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common struggle for those who leave work after having children?

    <p>Maintaining their skills and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current trend in the number of women in the paid workforce?

    <p>Decreasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Many women returning to work after having children face challenges.
    • LinkedIn added "stay-at-home mom" and "stay-at-home dad" as job title options.
    • US employers often see childcare-related employment gaps as a liability.
    • American women are four times more likely than men to be stay-at-home parents.
    • The US lacks mandatory paid family leave.
    • Those who leave work after having children often struggle to return.
    • Stay-at-home parents are viewed as less reliable and committed than unemployed parents.
    • Women who spend three years or more out of the workforce lose 37% of their earning power.
    • The number of women in the paid workforce has fallen since 1999.
    • Women who try to hide career gaps on their resumes may face negative consequences.

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