Author Question: Reagan Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) increased social spending, for 57 social programs by ... (Read 87 times)

B · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Reagan Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) increased social spending, for 57 social programs by folding them into 7 block grants.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What do you understand by maternal wall?

What will be an ideal response?

jgranad15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

The term maternal wall refers to the problems women face in juggling their roles as employees with those of mothers and caregivers. Women tend to be the primary caretakers/caregivers of children and of relatives with health challenges. Working women who are caregivers experience considerable stress in trying to excel at both their jobs and in their caregiver roles. Some women with college degrees decide to leave fast-track professions/careers and take less demanding jobs-or take a few years off from working outside the home. Choosing that option adversely impacts their earning potentials in the future. Someone has to do the necessary work of raising children and caregiving. It is sad that the reward for such vital work is often loss of career status, professional marginalization, and an increased risk of poverty.