Why Is It NOT Surprising That Men Make Up the Minority

question 167

Multiple Choice

Why is it NOT surprising that men make up the minority of college graduates?

• A) Because of discrimination against women, men are able to get good jobs with only a high school degree.
• B) Men are smarter than women and they do not need a higher education to be attractive to employers.
• C) Given their greater physical strength, many men accept high-paying but physically demanding jobs instead of going to college.
• D) Many men decide to pursue jobs in professional sports and this significantly reduces the number of males who go to college.

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