Which of the following is not a problem with the "work-family balance" label compared to the "work-life balance" label?
A) It shows a bias toward parents with children over single people.
B) It ignores that people may have more than just work and family roles.
C) It priorities work and family over other volunteer and life enrichment roles.
D) It suggests that individuals have a life beyond their work roles.

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The term "work-family balance" implies a focus specifically on balancing work with family responsibilities, which can inadvertently exclude or devalue the life experiences and responsibilities of those without children or traditional family roles. In contrast, "work-life balance" is a more inclusive term that acknowledges a broader spectrum of life activities beyond work and family, such as hobbies, personal health, and volunteer work. Therefore, D is not a problem with the "work-family balance" label because it actually suggests the opposite of what the term implies; it does not inherently suggest that individuals have a life beyond their work roles, which is a critique more accurately directed at the limitations of the "work-family balance" label.

Which of the Following Is Not a Problem with the "Work-Family