Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Discrimination

question 139

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question(s) : Discrimination

-Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Federal legislation encourages gender-based discrimination.
• B) Affirmative action programs are designed to prevent minority groups from exploiting race-based opportunities.
• C) Wage gaps between women, on the one hand, and white males, on the other hand, have fallen since the 1970s.
• D) Wage gaps between males and females have widened since 1970.

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Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that typically pays for medical, surgical, prescription drug, and sometimes dental expenses incurred by the insured.

Self-Employed

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Gross Income

Gross Income is the total income from all sources before any deductions or taxes are applied.

Alimony

Payments made to a spouse or former spouse under a separation or divorce agreement.