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46. One conferee pointed out that the practice did pose
problems for industry, particularly with respect to keeping
higher level jobs open while the woman is away on maternity
leave. On the other hand, another conferee observed that
woman as a child-bearer is performing a service to society,
and she should not be penalized for this reason.
E :
(e) Manpower Shortages
47. One conferee stressed the importance of the effective
development, education, training, and utilization of individuals
without reference to the specific shortages existing at present.
Others, who thought the Council should deal with manpower
shortages, emphasized that they should be considered in terms
of the individual, whether man or woman, who prepares for an
occupation in short supply.
48. The conferees admitted that, where facilities or finances
for professional training are limited, it is difficult to
determine whether training should be provided on the basis
of ability alone, or with some consideration of the subsequent
use likely to be made of the training. Nevertheless, there
was general agreement that the degree of serious dedication
shown by the individual, regardless of sex, should be a paramount
consideration. To a free society, the long-term effects of such
a policy would be the more desirable. Again it was emphasized
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