During the 1970s, the Fear of Success Concept Was Proposed

question 18

Multiple Choice

During the 1970s, the fear of success concept was proposed as an explanation for women's reluctance to attempt male-dominated careers. An alternative explanation for the small number of women in some occupations during that time was

• A) men's higher salaries allowed them to support a family, so women did not need to pursue such careers.
• B) the lingering double standard.
• C) laws that prohibited discrimination had not been passed.
• D) women's recognition that some occupations are too dangerous for women.

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