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Question 13 • Virginia and US History

Which statement best explains why the National Organization for Women included child care and maternity leave in their Bill of Rights for Women?

Answer
A
The organization recognized that working mothers faced special problems.
B
The organization was trying to free women from the institution of marriage.
C
The organization sought to end the practice of mothers not working outside the home.
D
The organization wanted women to receive special treatment.

Explanation

Child care and maternity leave address practical challenges that can make it harder for mothers to work and care for their families. Including these protections showed that NOW recognized the special problems working mothers faced, rather than seeking special treatment or insisting that all mothers work outside the home.

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