Which of These Statements About the Status of Women Worldwide

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the status of women worldwide is true?

• A) Although there have been few female heads of state, women's representation in parliaments worldwide has reached almost 50 percent.
• B) Recent trends toward the greater employment of women outside of the home has resulted in a decrease in the rates of violence against women globally.
• C) Across the board, women's status is higher in Western than in non-Western countries.
• D) The global division of labor is gendered, with women providing cheap labor for manufacturing.

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