Culture
More Paid Maternity Leave Isn't The Answer
In Sweden, parents are granted 480 days of paid parental leave. The United States, in contrast, is the only industrialized country that does not guarantee paid leave. Many Americans are demanding that generous policies, like that of Sweden and other Nordic countries, be set in place by the government. At the same time, women bemoan that they cannot get ahead in the business world. This is a classic case of wanting one’s cake and eating it too.
By Molly Farinholt2 min read
Women in America feel that they should be able to be both a career woman and a mother — and they can. Juggling both will come at a cost though.