Which of the Following Help Explain the Increase in the Labour

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following help explain the increase in the labour force participation rate for women?
i. There was a significant fall in the number of children women were choosing to have.
ii. There was an increase in the educational level of women.
iii. Technological change in the home increased the time available for work outside the home.

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) i and ii
• D) ii and iii
• E) i, ii and iii

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Definitions:

Independence

The state or condition of being free from reliance on, or control by, others, often associated with self-sufficiency and autonomy.

Majority Influence

The impact that the larger portion of a group can have on individual behavior or beliefs, often leading to conformity.

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller group or individual can change the beliefs or behaviors of the majority through consistent, committed actions.

Permanent Change

An alteration or modification in processes, behavior, or systems that is intended to last indefinitely, without reversal to original state.