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Old 12-09-2002   #9
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yeah this argument is kinda beat LOL


there's different issues in feminism for my generation than previous ... its now 'almost' accepted by everyone that a woman can hold an important role within a company, or be the boss ... or even own it!

a hot issue here in australia right now is paid maternity leave ... we have one of the lowest birth rates in the world and the government is scared we won't have enough people!! oh no!!

there's lots of political issues surrounding this such as cost, making women want to produce more babies etc ... currently, some companies have paid maternity leave, such as universities, and private owned companies like banks etc ... the new law that is being argued is compulsory keeping of a job for a period of 12 months for the woman to return to work, with 3 months of paid maternity leave ... paid by the employer

some feminists argue this will stop women from being employed
others argue it is a womans right to be given equal rights and the opportunity to produce a baby and stay at home with it for a year.

some reference ...

Business rejects proposal

Australian Council of Trade Unions - request for paid maternity leave

Equal Opportunity for Women in the workplace
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