Which of the Following People Does an Economist Consider Underemployed

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people does an economist consider underemployed?

• A)Someone who prefers to spend more time on leisure and less time on wage-earning activities
• B)A person who is working fewer hours at wage-earning activities than she or he desires
• C)A rock star who voluntarily chooses to work part-time
• D)Someone who is in prison and is willing to work from his cell
• E)A gardener who hates plants but still does the job because he or she has no other skills

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Definitions:

Societal Normative Genderization

The process through which society imposes norms and roles on individuals based on their biological sex.

Gendered Behavior

pertains to actions or behaviors that are typically associated with or expected from individuals based on societal norms related to their gender.

Socializing Influences

Forces that shape individuals' behaviors, beliefs, and identities through social interactions and cultural norms.

Mass Media

Various means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and the internet.