In the Context of Sexism, Which of the Following Statements

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the context of sexism, which of the following statements is true of women in top positions in the United States?

• A) Women are no longer a minority in top positions.
• B) The number of businesses owned by women has been declining in recent decades.
• C) The participation of women in the workforce has dropped to 40 percent.
• D) Female entrepreneurs are making a strong mark on U.S. business.

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Definitions:

Gustatory Receptors

Sensory receptors located on the tongue that detect taste.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and sending information to the brain for processing.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptor cells that respond to chemical stimuli, involved in senses like taste and smell and the regulation of breathing.

Cutaneous Receptor

Sensory receptors found in the skin that respond to various stimuli such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.