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| Author: | Kelly, E. Dobbin, F. |
| Title: | Civil rights law at work: Sex discrimination and the rise of maternity leave policies |
| Journal: | American Journal of Sociology
1999 : SEP, VOL. 105:2, p. 455-492 |
| Index terms: | SOCIOLOGY CIVIL RIGHTS SEX DISCRIMINATION MATERNITY LEAVE WORK POLICY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper charts the spread of maternity leave policies between 1955-1985 in a sample of 279 organizations. sex discrimination law played a key role in the rise of maternity leave policies. This paper explores how the separation of powers shapes employer response to law. |
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