Question 10
A woman is pregnant. She is particularly protected by the law shortly before and after the birth of her child. What is this protection called?
German original: Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Parental leave
- Maternity protection — Correct answer
- Birth preparation
- Postpartum period
Explanation
Maternity protection (Mutterschutz) protects pregnant women and mothers shortly before and after giving birth. The Maternity Protection Act (Mutterschutzgesetz) prohibits dismissals and regulates employment restrictions as well as maternity pay (Mutterschaftsgeld).
Key terms in this question
- law — A law is a binding rule established by the state that applies to all people in a country. Laws regulate how people live together and must be followed by everyone.
- this / these — 'Diese' is a German demonstrative pronoun used to point to a specific person or thing that is already known or has just been mentioned.
- means / is called — 'Heißt' is the third person singular form of the German verb 'heißen'. It is used to state someone's or something's name, or to explain the meaning of something.
- Woman / Mrs. / Ms. — A female person. The word is also used as a polite form of address for adult women, for example 'Frau Müller'.
- child — A child is a person from birth until the beginning of adulthood. In legal terms in Germany, a person is considered a child as long as they are under 18 years of age.
- her / their — A possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to a woman or to a group of people. It changes its form to match the noun it refers to.
- this / these — 'Dieser' is a German demonstrative pronoun or adjective that points to a specific person or thing. It is used to indicate which object or person is being referred to.
- protected — Someone or something is kept safe from danger or harm. A person or institution ensures that no threat can occur.