José Tends Goats in the Country of Ecuador, While His

question 75

Multiple Choice

José tends goats in the country of Ecuador, while his wife, Maria, takes care of the family crops. Jean is a lawyer in France and his wife, Sonia, is a midwife. Why are Jean and José's jobs considered to be more important?

• A) Because they are more difficult
• B) Because they are done outside the home
• C) Because they require more training
• D) Because they require greater strength
• E) Because Jean and José are men

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