When Sociologists Refer to the "Second Shift" for Working Women

question 27

Multiple Choice

When sociologists refer to the "second shift" for working women, they mean the:

• A) shift of women workers from industrial jobs to service jobs
• B) sexism, harassment, and discrimination that they face at work
• C) fact that most women found it more acceptable to work from 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. rather than the first shift from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• D) burden of housework that awaits a woman when she returns home from work

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Definitions:

Compensating Differential

The additional amount of income that a worker requires to accept a job that is less desirable in some way compared to a job with no undesirable attributes.

Long-term Health Problems

Chronic medical conditions that persist for an extended period, often requiring ongoing management and treatment.

National Average

A statistical measure that represents the central or typical value in a set of data for a country.

Compensation

Payment or benefits provided to an employee or an individual as a recompense for their work or for damage/injury.