Which Statement About the Wage Gap in Canada Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the wage gap in Canada is FALSE?

• A) In 2009, women were twice as likely to be working part-time as men.
• B) Between 1980 and 2008 the wage gap narrowed only for ages 25 to 44.
• C) Women are less likely to engage in salary negotiations during hiring than men.
• D) The more children a woman has, the lower her hourly wage.

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