Chapter 15

Question 1

proposed change to Social Security where women would receive benefits based on workforce and family care contributions

Answer 1

dependent care credits

Question 2

proposed change in Social Security whereby each partner in a marriage is entitled to a sep- arate Social Security account, regardless of employment status

Answer 2

earnings sharing

Question 3

ways in which gen- der, which is socially constructed, influences women’s caregiving, employment, income and retirement a cross the life course

Answer 3

gendered nature of the life course