How Did the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)reflect Existing Assumptions

question 37

Multiple Choice

How did the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) reflect existing assumptions about women's subordinate role in the workforce?

• A) It outlawed hiring women for industrial jobs.
• B) It allowed women to be paid lower wages than men.
• C) It only allowed women to be hired for a limited time.
• D) It only allowed male unions to strike for better wages and hours.

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