of culture ~onen account ror some 45 per cant of ~ll senior functions. Spacial attention is paid in the GOR to enabling ~omen · h. I ·' · 1 · .. · to combine their family obligations wit ~or< responsioi-i~ies. - 8 - Consequen~ly, giving birth to children and bringing up ?hildren is highly recognized in our countiy. The care for and education of children- is the common concern of parents and society. Extensive benefits for mother and child, families and young couples and supportive activities by the trade unions, the women's organization and government authorities aie an integral and pe~manent part,o~tha~·social. ~ welfare policies in ~he·GDR~ An importan~ step in creating conditions enabling working mothers to increasingly reconcile their family-duties with their work and social activities. was the adoption of the Protection of Mother and Child.and the Rights of Women Act as early as three decades ago. Since then its provisions have been elaborated step by s~ep. As economic and social policies have been viewed as interrelated and as economic growth has continued, the social welfare policy and programmes to improve ~orking and living conditions have assumed new dimensions. Because of their equal sratus in society· and in accordance with iheir performance at work, women have largely benefitted from what has been achieved. Many efforts undertaken by the State· in the social policy field are aimed at enhancing care .fo~ children, working mothers, large families and young married couples. Social security during pregnancy and after child-birth is ensured by payed pregnancy and maternity leave, protection against dismissal of pregnant women and of mothers during the first twelve months after child-birth, and extended paid maternity l3ava. Tha esta~l~shment of pu~lic f3cilitias ~hie:, afford, where parents wish so, free care and education for their 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the social policies and programs implemented by the GDR to support working mothers and families. It highlights the importance of balancing family obligations with work and social responsibilities, and mentions various benefits and initiatives aimed at improving working and living conditions for women and families.

**Category**
Employment, Education, Culture