Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Earnings

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the earnings gap?

• A) Women still work in traditionally low-paying occupations.
• B) Men with graduate degrees are more likely than women to gravitate toward higher-paying specialties.
• C) Even in similar job areas, men are given higher-paying, more responsible positions.
• D) Women aren't physically capable of handling the manual labor required in the high-paying construction jobs held by many men.

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